: July 2017 marked the launch of Bixby's full voice capabilities in the U.S., allowing for seamless navigation via voice, touch, or both. Samsung Launches Voice Capabilities for Bixby in U.S.

If you are looking to "buy" into the event or learn more about the 2017 context of Samsung's Bixby interface, this blog post breaks down the community phenomenon and the tech milestones of that year. The Buy Bixby Community Campaign: Why the "Drawing" Matters

The Buy Bixby campaign is an annual initiative by the Bixby Metro Chamber of Commerce designed to encourage local shopping.

: The grand prize is often $10,000 , with several smaller cash prizes ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 also awarded.