for us. gadi, what is this all about? well, these things have been flying off the shelves like crazy, but new patent applications show that they might start listening for a whole lot more than you think. this morning millions of americans are waking up and saying hello to their smart speaker. alexa, how many tablespoons are in 3/4 cup. products like echo, nicknamed alexa, and google home. okay, google, tell me about my day. the devices listen and respond when prompted. right now it s 70 degrees. answering questions and keeping to-do lists. but now tech giants may be looking to push their products even further, raising concerns about consumer privacy. alexa, order trash liners. and the potential for spying. and because alexa is in the cloud, she s always getting smarter and adding new features. first detailed in the new york times, amazon and google have filed patent applications describing the possibilities of new technology with the capacity to be both incredib
google, the number one search engine is joining forces with retail giant walmart. okay google, turn up the music. reporter: a partnership that promises to turn up the convenience for consumers, and could change the way we shop with hands free help from google assistant. okay google, turn on the hall lights. reporter: as of september, you would also be able to make online walmart purchases with google assistant, similar to amazon purchases with alexa. alexa, order trash liners. taking direct aim at online retailing behemoth amazon which is diving further into the grocery business after recently announcing a deal to purchase whole foods. people may not be using these smart speakers as much now, but eventually it s going to be so integrated into our homes and lives we won t know another way to shop. reporter: google is also hoping to lure new customers by scrapping that $95 express membership fee, and offering free two-day shipping for orders that meet the minimum. walmart s