For the first time in three years, Yandex has expanded the capabilities of the Alice voice assistant and added the ability to order food and everyday goods by voice from the Lavka service. The newspaper reports this “Kommersant”.
In dialogue with smart devices, it will be possible to list a shopping list without naming specific items. For example, you can say milk, then the cart will be filled based on your purchase history. To pay for the order, you must complete the dialogue and then confirm on your phone when you receive a notification.
Yandex told the publication that voice purchases on Lavka will be available in Moscow and St. Petersburg from September 28. He said it would be possible in St. Petersburg. You can currently order products from Yandex.Market through Alice.
According to experts, the idea of voice shopping, which emerged in the world in 2017-2018, could not justify itself in general.
“Yandex” in August presented A range of TVs with voice control instead of a remote control.
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