BBC to launch Alexa rival
By Guardian Exclusive
28 August 2019 |
4:48 pm
Amazon Alexa, known simply as Alexa, is a virtual assistant developed by Amazon and now, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is planning to come up with a replica device that will work on all smart speakers, television, and mobiles.
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