facebook Facebook Unveils Portal and Portal+ Smart Video Calling Devices Facebook introduces Portal and Portal+, two new home video communication devices that use artificial intelligence to make calls feel like in-person visits. The devices are currently available for pre-order and ship in November.
facebook Facebook Enters Smart Home Market With Video-Calling Portal Device Facebook launches Portal, a camera-equipped smart speaker designed to enhance Messenger video calls and compete with Amazon Echo Show. The release comes at a challenging time as the company faces intense scrutiny over recent data breaches and user privacy concerns.
facebook portal Facebook Portal Smart Display Uses Alexa to Tackle Video Chat Market Facebook enters the smart display market with two Portal models designed primarily for video chatting. The devices rely entirely on Amazon's Alexa for voice assistant capabilities instead of a proprietary solution.
facebook Facebook Enters Smart Home Market With Video Chat Devices Portal and Portal+ Facebook introduces Portal and Portal+, two smart screens designed for video calling that face an uphill battle against consumer privacy concerns. The devices feature AI-powered cameras and rely heavily on the Facebook ecosystem.
amazon Amazon Introduces Alexa Blueprints to Enable Custom Skill Creation Amazon launches a new feature called Alexa Blueprints that allows everyday users to build personalized Alexa skills without any coding knowledge. The system provides pre-made templates for custom games, trivia, and household guides.
amazon Amazon Launches Alexa Blueprints for Custom Voice Skills Without Coding Amazon introduces Alexa Blueprints, a new service that lets anyone create personalized Alexa skills and responses using simple fill-in-the-blank templates. The tool requires no coding knowledge and keeps the created skills private to the user's account.