Amazon extends Alexa to kids

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 01, 2021 12:38 am

SILICON VALLEY: Amazon on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) said its Alexa digital assistant can now be a reading buddy for children, coaching them when they get stuck on words.

A 'Reading Sidekick' feature gives people with Echo smart speakers and subscriptions to Amazon Kids+ service a way to help children between 5 and 10 years of age become better readers, according to the Seattle-based internet firm.

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