How do people with disabilities use Alexa devices?
TL;DR People with visual impairment and motor/mobility issues are the biggest users of Alexa devices. They mostly like how this device can replaceRead More…
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How do people 55 and over feel about their Alexa devices?
TL; DR Users between the ages of 56 and 91 years all feel differently about their Alexa devices. All of them use their devices for music and most Read More…
What is the best way to make a memorable ad on Amazon Alexa?
TL; DR Interactive advertisement on Alexa devices is more memorable than non-interactive advertisements, especially for common products (ex. umbreRead More…
How does working with an Alexa device influence teamwork and creativity?
TLDR Working with an Alexa device led to less creative work and less communication between teammates. Teams working under a tight deadline used thRead More…
How do families with kids talk with Alexa devices?
TL; DR Families work together to interact with their Alexa devices (this is good for the family). This type of interaction is not like how humans Read More…
Does Alexa properly hear medication names? And with accents?
TL; DR Alexa recognizes 58% of brand medication names, but only 45% when spoken with a foreign accent. Alexa recognizes 46% of generic medicationRead More…
Can people die because they used Alexa?
TL; DR Using conversational interfaces (CI) can lead to inappropriate, and potentially lethal, medical advice. Siri gave the most potentially deadRead More…
Why do people use Alexa devices?
TL; DR People use Alexa because: It’s a useful and convenient way to get information.They want to feel and appear tech savvy.They want some socRead More…
Do people know when they are using third party Alexa skills?
TL; DR ???? Many people are unaware that Alexa skills can be developed by third parties. ???? Even when informed that Alexa skills can be developRead More…