Google launches learn-to-read app for children in India

Google launches learn-to-read app for children in India

Google has developed a learning app aimed at helping Indian children in primary education to improve their reading skills. ‘Bolo’ – which means ‘speak’ in Hindi – makes use of Google’s speech recognition and text-to-speak technology to aid the child in their learning. The app features a range of stores in both Hindi and English […]

M&M’s Launches Alexa Campaign to Help Customers Tackle Streaming Indecision

M&M’s Launches Alexa Campaign to Help Customers Tackle Streaming Indecision

M&M’s has launched a new Amazon Alexa skill, ‘Red Recommends’, to help viewers navigate options across various streaming services, marking the first voice activation marketing campaign for Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK. Red Recommends will invite users to chat with the M&M’s Red ‘spokescandy’ as he guides them through the selection of content available. Users simply […]

RoosterMoney unveils pocket money skill for Amazon Alexa

RoosterMoney unveils pocket money skill for Amazon Alexa

With skills aimed at children and families proving to be one of the fastest growing categories for Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant, mobile ‘pocket money’ tracking app RoosterMoney has announced the launch of the first-ever pocket money skill for the voice assistant. The RoosterMoney skill enables users to track their saving and spending, as well as keeping them […]

Bungie and Activision team up with AKQA to Launch the Destiny 2 Ghost Skill

Bungie and Activision team up with AKQA to Launch the Destiny 2 Ghost Skill

Bungie, Activision, and AKQA announced the launch of the Destiny 2 Ghost Skill for Alexa devices.  Bringing to life the ultimate video game sidekick, this announcement is putting gaming at the centre of the smart home, and the first-ever integrated voice companion in a live game experience. AKQA designed a unique, innovative way to enhance […]