In the news rundown we discuss whether its to be expected that Amazon boasts 80.000 skills (but without a runaway success), the significance of IKEAs upcoming smart speaker partnership with Sonos and how Google is moving fast with the rollout of Duplex (now in 43 states in the US).

Our guest is Gerben Boot, Senior Client Service & Innovation Director at Kantar TNS. Kantar is one of the worlds leading data, insight and consultancy companies. We go hands on with Chompers (Alexa), a bi-daily skill for kids to accompany tooth brushing.

Guest

Gerben Boot, Senior Client Service & Innovation Director - Kantar TNS.

Research report

News

- Amazons Alexa has 80,000 Appsand No Runaway Hit

- Google brings its DuplexAI restaurant booking assistant to 43 states

- IKEA will officially reveal its first Sonos-powered speakers next month

Action Review

Chompers (Alexa) - Hey Alexa, start Chompers

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