Alexa and Location based Apps


Assignment 1

Q1. Examine Alexa’s skill in ordering drinks from Starbucks.

Q2. Research Apple Home Pod. How does it interact with smart home devices?  Alexa is now connected to smart home devices such as thermostats and microwaves. Find examples of other appliances that are connected to Alexa and write a report.

Each response should be 250-300 words. There must be at least one APA formatted reference (and APA in-text citation) to support the thoughts in the post.  Do not use direct quotes, rather rephrase the author’s words, and continue to use in-text citations.

Assignment 2

Q1. What are location-based apps and why are they important?

Q2. Discuss the importance of location-aware apps.

Q3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of location-aware applications.

Q4. Discuss methods in which location awareness can be obtained in mobile applications.

Q5. Discuss some of the risks associated with using location-based services.

2 Pages with References. There must be at least one APA formatted reference (and APA in-text citation) to support the thoughts in the post.