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The founder of Ring is leaving Amazon to join Latch

After a few years serving as Chief Inventor, Jamie Siminoff is leaving Amazon to serve as CEO of Latch -- a smart home company involved with smart locks.
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Amazon plans ‘once-in-a-generation’ changes for Search, job ad reveals

Amazon is planning to jump aboard the generative-AI bandwagon by incorporating the technology into its search engine, a job listing reveals.
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Amazon might be bringing AI smarts to its Astro household robot

Internal documents indicate Amazon is bringing AI smarts to Astro, although it's unclear when the project will roll out to the public. Here's what we know.
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Amazon’s New World team is making a The Lord of the Rings MMO

A The Lord of the Rings MMO is once again in development at Amazon Games, this time by the team that made New World.
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Forget ChatGPT — Siri and Google Assistant do these 4 things better

Thanks to ChatGPT, the AI buzz is everywhere. However, don't let OpenAI's rockstar AI trick you into ditching the trusty Google Assistant or Siri on your phone.
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Learn 25 Languages with a lifetime of Rosetta Stone and save $110

Get lifetime and unlimited access to Rosetta Stone, and its 24+ languages, on any device, for an incredible discount, right now. Don't miss this awesome deal.
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Amazon Fire TV Channels brings even more free TV to the platform

Amazon Fire TV Channels brings a new era of ad-support series and movies front and center on the streaming platform.
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More than 100 Amazon Originals head to Amazon Freevee

Amazon is making more than 100 Amazon Originals available on the free ad-supported service known as Amazon Freevee.
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Amazon Halo is dead, and it’s a bigger deal than you think

Amazon has killed off its subscription-based Halo health products, and it should be a warning about similar products in general.
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Amazon promises to refund some customers after axing Halo devices

Amazon will stop selling its Halo fitness bands and they'll stop working on August 1. As a result, the company has promised to refund some customers.
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Alexa vs. Google Home: which smart home platform is best?

Alexa and Google Home are two of the best smart home platforms around, but which one is better for you? Here's a comparison to help you decide.
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New Kindle Scribe update adds a long-awaited feature

The Kindle Scribe is a stellar device for a certain type of person, and this new update means it works even better with Microsoft Word.
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What does the Amazon Echo yellow ring color mean?

Your Echo device has an LED indicator to provide all sorts of useful Alexa information. Let's take a look at what the common yellow ring light means for users!
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This AirTags deal gets you a free pizza — kinda, sort of

For a limited time, at Amazon, when you buy a 4 pack of AirTags, you'll save $9 which is enough to grab yourself a steaming, greasy, and delicious pizza.
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The smart home market might see big changes in 2023

With Apple making big moves in the smart home marketplace, it’s poised to put up a real fight for Amazon and Google.
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The underappreciated Amazon Sidewalk network is bigger than you think

Amazon Sidewalk is a low-power network that helps keep your smart home devices online, and Amazon has officially revealed its gigantic coverage map.
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How to use Amazon’s Alexa app on your smartphone

Amazon's Alexa app brings its immensely popular voice search and control features to many Android and iOS phones. We'll show you how to make the most of it.
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Audible brings immersive Dolby Atmos to its audiobooks

The popular spatial audio format for movies and music arrives on audiobooks for Audible subscribers.
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Amazon celebrates 200 million Fire TV devices by launching more

Amazon is celebrating having sold 200 million Fire TV devices by launching new televisions at both the high and low ends of the Fire TV lineup.
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Every iPhone owner needs this portable charger stand, and it’s $17 off

An iPhone is good for little if you can’t keep it charged up and ready to go, and today you can get the Anker 622 wireless charger for just $43.
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Amazon to shed thousands more workers in ‘next few weeks’

Amazon is preparing to shed 9,000 workers across several departments. It follows similar action in November when the company let go 18,000 employees.
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How to fix an Echo Dot with clock display that isn’t working

If you're trying to fix an Echo Dot with clock display that isn't working or is unresponsive, there are a few things you can try.
Amazon's smallest customer terminal for Project Kuiper.

Amazon unveils customer terminals for internet-from-space service

Amazon has shown off the hardware that will be used by the first customers of its Project Kuiper internet-from-space service.
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The best alarm clocks

People have different sleeping habits, but the best alarm clocks are able to match both your lifestyle and budget. Here are the best alarm clocks we found.
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Amazon closing 8 of its high-tech pay-and-go stores

Amazon is planning to close eight of its Go stores in the U.S. by April 1 as it continues work to streamline its retail operations.
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How to connect Matter devices to Amazon Alexa

Connecting Matter devices to Amazon Alexa is a simple process, but there are a few requirements to be aware of. Here's everything you need to know.
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How to use Multi-Room Music with Amazon Alexa

Want to play music throughout your entire home? Here's a look at how to use the Multi-Room Music feature available on most Amazon Echo devices.
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Amazon just added 3 of the Kindle Scribe’s biggest missing features

The Kindle Scribe is getting a long-anticipated update that adds three key features to let users make the most of their note-taking.
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The 10 best smart home products not made by Google or Amazon (or their subsidiaries)

Amazon and Google make great smart devices, but they've got stiff competition. Here are the best smart home products outside the Amazon and Google playbooks.
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Amazon Fire TVs can stream directly to hearing implants

Select Fire TV models can now stream audio directly to Bluetooth-enabled cochlear hearing implants, eliminating the need for extra devices.
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ChatGPT behind influx of AI-written books on Amazon

Wannabe novelists who don’t want to put in the time or effort to create their literary masterpiece are turning to ChatGPT for help.
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The best kids movies on Amazon Prime Video right now

The Addams Family 2, How To Train Your Dragon, and more rank among the best kids movies on Amazon Prime Video right now!
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The best drama series on Amazon Prime Video right now

The drama genre covers a lot of ground, but you'll find something for everyone in this list of the best drama series on Amazon Prime Video.
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How to turn off the clock on your Echo Dot

Amazon gives you an easy way to turn off the clock on your Echo Dot, and there's even an option to adjust its brightness. Here's how it works.