Amazon might update Alexa with voice recognition

The company is working on a new feature that would allow its voice-enabled assistant to distinguish between different voices, according to a report form Time. SEE ALSO: Hey, Siri: How'd you and every other digital assistant get its name? The feature, which for now is reportedly called "Voice ID," enables Echo devices to recognize the voice of the main account holder associated with the speaker. Such a feature could be used to prevent others in the house from making purchases or using voice commands. Though Time reports the technology has been in the works for more than a year, it's not clear when, or if, the company will launch the feature. The underlying tech is reportedly ready, but the report speculates the Seattle-based company could be delaying the feature due to privacy concerns.