Amazon has added another neat string to the ever more elaborate bow of its Alexa personal assistant; the ability to book an Uber ride without touching a button.
Owners of the rapidly-improving Amazon Echo speaker can simply use voice commands to ensure a driver shows up at their door at the earliest convenience.
Phrases like “call me an Uber,” “get me an Uber” and “request me a ride” are among those available to Echo users who sync their Uber account with the Alexa app and enter an address.
The integration (via Uber) is a great little addition for those getting ready in a rush.
See also: 5 Amazon advancements that took us by surprise
The update is the third of its kind in the last week. The Echo can
now boast the ability to order a favourite Domino’s pizza order through
voice commands.
Perhaps more significantly, Spotify joining the array of music streaming services now available to stream directly.
Have you snapped up an Echo yet? Share your impressions in the comments section below.
Editorial independence
Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct.
Professional conduct
We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. We follow the IPSO Editors’ code of practice to underpin these standards.
Editorial independence
Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct.
Professional conduct
We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. We follow the IPSO Editors’ code of practice to underpin these standards.