Alexa for hospitality, Amazon Hub launches

This is CNet, and here are the storied that matter right now. Google has finally launched an app specifically designed for podcasts called, you guessed it, Google Podcasts. While there are other Android options for playing podcasts, this one will synch your shows across all Google platforms Take advantage of emerging IA features like auto-transcription. Amazon's Alexa assistant is showing up in select Marriott Hotels, about 10 locations this summer as part of Alexa for Hospitality program. Customers can use Alexa in their rooms to check out, call the front desk, Get recommendations, turn on the lights, and more. And finally, Amazon has officially announced its hub program which provides delivery lockers to half a million apartment dwellers across the country. The company says that thousands more will have access each month, ensuring a safe spot for Amazon packages to be delivered The company hopes that hub will reduce the work load of property staffers and cut down on package theft. [MUSIC] You can stay up to date with the latest by downloading the c|net tech today app in the Apple or Google Play Store.