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Amazon ends support for third-party HIPAA-compliant Alexa skills
Amazon is ending support for a program that allowed patients to share HIPAA-protected health information with healthcare organizations through Alexa. The news was first reported by Voicebot.ai. The invite-only program, which first launched in 2019, allowed select developers to create and launch HIPAA-compliant healthcare skills for Alexa (skills are the third-party voice apps that run […]
Amazon ends support for third-party HIPAA-compliant Alexa skills by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch
Dead Island 2’s latest trailer blends zombies and Alexa voice commands
When Dead Island 2 remerged earlier this year after a lengthy absence, publisher Deep Silver announced it would be the first title to support Amazon’s Alexa Game Control, a feature that allows you to use your voice to play a game. On Tuesday, the company shared a trailer showcasing the functionality, albeit one that offers a staged view of things.
The trailer opens with a group of zombie apocalypse survivors finding a playable build of Dead Island 2. “What a weird coincidence,” says one of the characters, commenting on the meta-narrative. “What’s Alexa Game Control?” asks the leader of the group. As one of their friends goes outside for a smoke, the video shows how certain voice commands will trigger actions within the game. “Hey zombie,” for example, draws the attention of the nearest undead. You can also say, “get me my ax” to cause your character to, well, switch to their ax.
Not every voice command that’s in the game is shown off in the trailer. An Amazon spokesperson told The Verge you’ll be able to use your voice to do things like set waypoints and greet other characters. Alexa Voice Control doesn’t require an Echo device. All you need is a headset with a microphone. We’ll get a chance to see how well the voice commands work when Dead Island 2, after nearly a decade of development, finally arrives on April 28th.
New Dead Island 2 Gameplay Showcases Zombie Powers And An In-Game Alexa
Thanks to a new Dead Island 2 showcase, we now have more details on what can be expected upon its release as well as an extended look at its gameplay.
The showcase revealed a new feature called Alexa Game Control that’ll allow players to use their voice to perform in-game actions. Based on what was shown in the trailer, players can use Alexa to lure zombies their way, equip weapons, and activate abilities.
In addition, it was revealed that the character you play is infected and is walking a fine line between becoming a zombie and staying human. Due to your character being infected, you’ll have zombie-like powers that appear to make you stronger and deal more damage for a brief period.
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Kennedy Alexa displays fine form as she prepares to join England WAGS making World Cup debuts
WAG Kennedy Alexa displays fine form as she gets ready to join the England wives and girlfriends making their World Cup debuts.
Alexa, 28, will be cheering on partner and Leicester City star James Maddison, 25, in Qatar.
Alexa Kennedy, 28, will be cheering on partner and Leicester City star James Maddison, 25, in Qatar[/caption]
Aine May Kennedy, 25, will be cheering for Chelsea ace Conor Gallagher, 22,[/caption]
The pair have a 16-month old son, Leo.
Chelsea ace Conor Gallagher, 22, will be supported by his better half Aine May Kennedy, 25.
And 29-year-old Conor Coady, on loan at Everton from Wolves, is taking proud wife Amie, also 29.
She wrote on Instagram: “So unbelievably proud of you, what an achievement!
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“You have worked your whole life for this moment.
We can’t wait to watch you live your football dream!
We will be with you every step of the way.”
Chelsea star Conor Gallagher[/caption]
Conor Coady is currently on loan at Everton[/caption]
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