I’ve included a few things requested: Better Conversational Bot: Skygaze will now prompt you for what else you want to do so you can query more information on other objects. Deep Sky Objects: When asking for what is currently visible, if it is dark enough outside, Skygaze will ask you if you want information on … →
The good news is I have already received comments and emails from people who like Skygaze. Based on their comments, I spent an evening adding the ability to store your location (zip code) in a Dynamo DB. Once you tell Skygaze your zip code once, you will not be asked again. You can clear the stored location … →
The introduction of language-based systems like smart speakers and chat bots brings with it some opportunities for ecommerce storefronts. I’ve created a proof-of-concept skill for Alexa that leverages one of our ecommerce platform’s RESTful API’s. Lifepics is one of Taylor Digital’s software platforms that is a complete omnichannel B2B2C solution for photo dealers. It is used … →
My wife was kind enough to get me an Alexa for Christmas, so I’ve been coding my own skills to better understand the limitations and capabilities of it and similar platforms. I have created a proof-of-concept skill for the company I work for, Taylor Digital, that allows the creation/completion of an omni-channel order as well … →