Explore the future of voice-enabled smart homes in this 30-minute conference talk from Collision 2017. Join Amazon's Steve Rabuchin, ecobee's Stuart Lombard, and Marketplace's Molly Wood as they discuss new products, Alexa's capabilities, the vision for voice technology, and potential challenges. Delve into topics such as dependency risks, system reliability, areas for improvement, and the scale of Alexa voice services. Examine consumer experiences, privacy concerns, security measures, and the concept of whole-home voice control. Consider brand responsibility, competition in the voice assistant market, and the importance of accessibility. Gain insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of smart home technology and its impact on daily life.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
New products
Alexa
Vision of voice
Secret takeover plan
Potential pitfalls of being dependent
What happens if Alexa goes down
What Alexa could do better
How big is Alexa voice services
Alexa voice competition
Consumer experience
Privacy
Security
Whole home voice
Brand responsibility
Why Alexa doesnt have Google
Accessibility
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Collision Conference
