Tag: Amazon
Amazon accelerates Alexa development through start-up initiative
Amazon has launched a start-up accelerator program focused on developing and building out its Alexa voice technology capabilities, according to the company blog.
Dubbed the Alexa...
AWS launches IoT competency test for partners
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a new IoT certification for partners dubbed IoT Competency, which aims to help customers find suitable partners to...
IoT on tap – Carling launches ‘beer button’
Loyal Carling customers will never run out of beer again with the company's new connected ordering service.
Drinks giant Carling has launched the world's...
Amazon Dash comes to the UK
IoT in the home lets customers order products at the touch of a button.
Amazon has bought its IoT-enabled Amazon Dash button to the UK...
The top ten IoT acquisitions of 2016
The Internet of Things (IoT) vendor ecosystem is booming in 2016, and serious money is being pumped into M&As and industry partnerships. IoB looks...
American engineer shows potential of DIY IoT
An American engineer has harnessed the power DIY IoT and developed original software to help improve the lives of those suffering from dementia.
Daniel Strabley is...
Why voice is key to the future of the smart home
SharpEnd’s Cameron Worth looks at how voice activation will be the driving force as the Internet of Things (IoT) makes its way into the...
Amazon wants IoT to work with the click of a button
Amazon is looking to expand its lineup of Dash Buttons - which let you order household items with the click of a button -...
Driving business growth with the IoT
Market Gravity's Robin Scarborough explains how the Internet of Things (IoT) can enhance customer experiences, drive business growth and highlights the risks for those...
6 real-life examples of IoT disrupting retail
What is the Internet of Things (IoT) and how does it affect retail? That’s a complex question, and one which many retail CIOs and...
Amazon launches Dash, the automatic IoT replacement service
Amazon has announced that the first Dash Replenishment Devices are now available, with printers, kitchen appliances and healthcare products all ready to use the...
Amazon to host IoT competition for start-ups using AWS
Amazon AWS and Hackster have teamed-up for an AWS Internet of Things Mega Contest, which is looking for innovative IoT projects that make use...