How to Debug Errors for Custom Alexa Skills
While building an Alexa skill, you may run into issues when Alexa says, “There was a problem with the requested […]
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Alexa Skill Developers Can Now Optimize Their Experiences for Alexa Auto Vehicles and Devices
Published Alexa skills are automatically available on all Alexa-enabled devices. However, tailoring your skill interface for unique settings or devices
Mesh WiFi startup Eero is now officially part of Amazon
Amazon has officially acquired Eero, the three-year old mesh WiFi startup based in San Francisco. Like other mesh WiFi systems,
Alexa Developer Rewards Program Expands to France, Italy, and Spain
We’re excited to announce that we have expanded the Alexa Developer Rewards program to France, Italy, and Spain. Now, you
Conversation with Stoked Skills’ Gal Shenar: How to Monetize Your Alexa Skill While Helping Your Users
I recently had a chance to speak with Gal Shenar, founder of voice games studio Stoked Skills, about best practices
Innovations from the 2018 Alexa Prize
March 4 marked the kickoff of the third Alexa Prize Socialbot Grand Challenge, in which university teams build socialbots capable
How to Control Your Roku Device with Amazon Alexa
Josh Hendrickson You can already voice control Roku with the proper remote or with Google Assistant. But if you have
Edge Cases to Consider When Choosing an Invocation Name for Your Alexa Skill
An Alexa skill’s invocation name is the word or short phrase that is used to launch a skill. Great invocation
Alexa Game Skill “Would You Rather for Family” Adds In-Skill Purchasing and Sees Revenue Growth
When Nidhi Agarwal got her first Amazon Echo in 2016, it was an instant hit with her family. She never