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Intel pushes Amazon Alexa to third party devices

The release of the new kit represents an opportunity for Intel to get its foot in the door in the burgeoning smart home market. According to Parks Associates, smart speakers in particular are driving growth in the smart home market, with a forecast CAGR of 78.3 per cent through 2020. Market research company Global Market Insights estimates the smart speaker market will surpass $13 billion and more than 100 million units shipped by 2024.

From the article "Intel pushes Amazon Alexa to third party devices" by Diana Goovaerts.

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