Researchers at Check Point have demonstrated how hackers could remove/install skills on a victim’s Alexa account, access voice histories, and personal information, offering a sobering reminder of the vulnerabilities... FULL STORY >

You might be talking to your Xbox already, although we doubt it’s the type of words that Amazon’s Alexa or Google’s Assistant will understand. FULL STORY >

Hitachi Vantara MD Alexander Jenewein unpacks just why the company considers IoT to be the digital transformation end game , while warning against some of the common misconceptions around its use. FULL STORY >

The foul-mouthed British chef is bringing his voice to Amazon Alexa. FULL STORY >

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Amazon's digital assistant is looking to spread its wings, moving from speakers to other devices, with a jump to smartwatches and headphones expected as early as this year. FULL STORY >

The smart speaker now comes with a red coloured option, designed to benefit the Product (RED) organisation. FULL STORY >

The battle for voice-controlled home assistants is far from over, with Amazon firing its latest salvo. Their new range includes the $99 Echo, the $150 Echo Plus, and the $129 Echo Spot , all powered by Amazon’s Alexa personal assistant. FULL STORY >

Alexander Forbes has embarked on a digital transformation journey, and has selected Accenture as one of its preferred partners. FULL STORY >

Speaker manufacturer, Ultimate Ears, confirms the latest voice-integrated assistant coming to two of its offerings - the Boom 2 and Megaboom. FULL STORY >

New research, released today by MWR InfoSecurity, reveals how the team have successfully compromised the Amazon Echo by exploiting a vulnerability in the device to turn it into a ‘wiretap’, without affecting its overall functionality. FULL STORY >

Leak extensively this week already, Amazon has now lifted the lid on its Echo Show touchscreen device. FULL STORY >

While Amazon has not officially lifted the veil on its touchscreen follow up to the Echo, a newly leaked image reportedly has showed some details. FULL STORY >

It appears as if Alexa, or similar voice controlled assistants, could be ported to other devices and products in future. FULL STORY >

In contribution to overcoming this skills gap, Amazon recently announced a new program that will make it free for tens of thousands of Alexa developers to build and host most Alexa skills using Amazon Web Services... FULL STORY >