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Amazon's “Alexa everywhere” strategy is winning the smart speaker battle, and Apple's delayed and high-priced HomePod may not be able to compete

M.G. Siegler / 500ish Words :

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  • @stormgrl @stormgrl on x
    I asked Alexa if she was everywhere, based on this story. She said “hmmm, I don't know that one.” Crafty AI. http://twitter.com/...
  • @mgsiegler M.G. Siegler on x
    Apple loves coming late to a game. But I think the game they're entering in 2018 has changed. http://twitter.com/...
  • @versoe Barbara Thomas on x
    Convincing argument that Apple is too far behind Amazon & has a weak strategy with its digital assistant / speaker product > “Alexa Everywhere” by @mgsiegler https://500ish.com/...
  • @stephennellis Stephen Nellis on x
    This is a smart take from @mgsiegler on the Apple vs Amazon strategy in home speakers. Nominally they are similar devices, but the strategies are so different they may as well not be playing the same game. https://500ish.com/...
  • @ktbenner Katie Benner on x
    very much like this from @mgsiegler. Consumers need not be locked into an ecosystem - Apple or otherwise - w.these speakers. Just want great voice software (which Apple def does not have) & connection to useful things like shopping, info, schedule, calling & delivery services htt…