Attention Prime Now shoppers: Starting now you can place your order with Alexa
Amazon Prime Now shoppers can use Alexa to place their orders starting today. In three U.S. cities you can also order alcohol with Alexa.
Amazon’s Echo now does Google better than Google itself does
Amazon has released an update to the Amazon Echo to finally be able to schedule events to your G Suite Calendar.
Alexa update offers in-home intercom support between Echo devices
Perhaps ideal for anyone that lives in a large, multi-story home, Amazon has rolled out a new update that lets users to call from room-to-room using Echo devices as an intercom system.
Anker's Eufy Genie gives you Alexa and more, all on the cheap
Anker's new Eufy Genie smart speaker embraces Alexa at an low price point, letting you ask questions, stream music, and control devices.
Were you one of the lucky few who snagged a free Amazon Echo Dot yesterday?
Folks who were meandering their way around Amazon yesterday were teased by a delightful little surprise – an apparently free Amazon Echo Dot.
Amazon Alexa will now help Dish customers watch TV without using their hands
If you're going to live the couch potato life, you might as well embrace it. Here to help you do that is the latest Alexa skill from Dish.
Four new devices are joining Amazon’s Echo universe
The Amazon Echo universe is expanding again. The company just announced the Echo Plus, Connect, and Spot at a press event.
Amazon’s Echo devices and an Aussie-speaking Alexa are heading Down Under
Amazon's range of Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers have finally gone on sale Down Under and start shipping in February.
This self-emptying Roomba robot vacuum is still $400 off for Cyber Monday
The iRobot Roomba i7+ is the Maserati of robot vacuums. With smart navigation, self-emptying capabilities, and the ability to sync with the Braava jet m6 to vacuum and mop your floor at the same time, $700 is a steal. You can find it now at Walmart and other retailers for a limited time.
Best Amazon and Walmart July 4th deals on Alexa and Google smart speakers
Amazon and Walmart are gearing up for Prime Day 2019 with early deals on smart home devices. The retail giants are going head-to-head this 4th of July with deals and competitive prices for smart speakers, the gateway products you need to talk with Alexa or Google Assistant to manage your smart home with voice commands.
What is Alexa Intruder Alert?
You may have seen the memes, but you really can set up an Alexa Intruder Alert with various actions, either as an emergency response or a personal joke.
Ecobee’s new thermostats include an air quality monitor
Ecobee has unveiled two new thermostats with a radar sensor and air quality monitor to help keep temperatures lower this summer.
Everything you need to know about Amazon’s Smart Thermostat
Amazon's new addition to the smart home lineup is the Smart Thermostat. Developed in collaboration with Honeywell, here's everything you should know about it.
Echo Show 8 (1st Gen) vs. Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen)
Amazon's new Echo Show 8 brings a bevy of new features, but does it surpass the first-gen model? In this side-by-side, we compare both Echo Show 8 generations.
Alexa launches Grow a Tree Skill for Earth Day
Amazon teams up with One Tree Planted to help Alexa users easily donate money to the reforestation charity organization.
How to use Alexa to play radio stations
Did you know Alexa can access tens of thousands of local, national, and international radio stations? Here’s how to get Alexa to play your favorite broadcasts.
Talk to your car with conversational voice interface for in-car navigation
Now that everyone has gotten used to talking to Siri or Alexa, the next logical step is to enable a voice interface for cars. A new collaboration between connected car solution provider Telenav and Amazon Alexa aims to achieve seamless integration of navigation and voice assistant.
A popular podcast app finally makes its way to Alexa devices
Pocket Casts is a favorite app for podcast listeners on the go. Now it can be your go-to at home, too. A new Alexa skill for Pocket Casts is now available from the Alexa Skills Store so you can listen to all of your favorite podcasts right from any of your Alexa-powered Echo speakers.
Alexa, May the Fourth be with you
From trivia and jokes to Easter eggs and more, here are some fun commands to give Alexa in honor of Star Wars Day 2022.
Amazon Alexa is going on a moon trip
Alexa is going to the moon, but banish from your mind any images of an Echo Dot crudely taped to a seat inside the spacecraft.
The best Alexa speakers
Whether it's for the home, or something you want to carry along on a trip, we rounded up the best Alexa speakers for any occasion.
7 things you didn’t know your Amazon Alexa smart display could do
Your Alexa-powered smart display has a lot of features you might not know about, like the ability to make restaurant reservations.
Google Nest Audio vs. Amazon Echo
We evaluate the 4th gen Amazon Echo and the new Google Nest Audio smart speakers to find out which device has superior looks, features, and sound quality.
Amazon Echo vs. Amazon Echo Show: The Show has a screen but is it worth the upgrade?
Amazon has finally unveiled its screen-enhanced Amazon Echo Show, but how does the new model measure up to the Echo and should you buy it?
Amazon Echo Frames arrive in blue light and sunglasses forms for summertime
Amazon's Echo Frames are now available as sunglasses or as a model with a blue-light filter, scheduled to ship later this year.
Schlage adds Android compatibility to its Sense Touchscreen Deadbolt
Schlage announced the new provision of voice activation accessibility to its Schlage Connect Touchscreen Deadbolt via Amazon Alexa.
The Ecobee4 smart thermostat gets cozy with Alexa and Google Assistant
Meet the Ecobee4, a new smart home device that promises to combine "smart thermostat functionality and voice."
Want to wake up with Jeremy Clarkson? You can with hilarious Amazon Echo alarm
Bickering and shouting from Clarkson, May, and Hammond -- the stars of Amazon's forthcoming show The Grand Tour -- will wake Amazon Echo owners up in the morning, with hilarious new alarm tone.
What is an Amazon Dash Button, and should you buy one?
Amazon's miniature shopping gadget looks fun and easy to use, but the question still lingers for some: What is an Amazon Dash Button?
Echo Flex Review: A $25 plug-it-in Alexa speaker
Amazon released a new Alexa device called the Echo Flex. What is the Echo Flex? What can the Echo Flex do? What features does it boast? Is this $25 device a suitable alternative to larger, more expensive Echo speakers? We tested the speaker for two weeks, and here’s our full review of the Echo Flex.
Chat with Alexa even without an Echo via a new web app at Echosim.io
You can enjoy Alexa a la carte, or rather, in your browser. It's all thanks to a new web app you can access at echosim.io.
Alexa will automatically boot up personal app preferences based on your voice
Back in October, Amazon Alexa announced that it could recognize individual voices and provide tailored responses. Developers can use this functionality too. And now, when customers in the U.S. address Alexa, the smart assistant will recognize their voices automatically. Really, she just keeps getting smarter.
How to listen to podcasts on your Alexa device
In addition to music streaming, you can also connect and listen to a number of podcast services using an Alexa-powered device. Here's a guide on how to do so.
Black Friday deals to make your home smarter this holiday season
Here to help you really celebrate the holidays are these Black Friday deals on some of our favorite smart home items.
How different are the Amazon Tap and the Amazon Echo really?
Can't device between the Amazon Echo and the like-minded Tap? Here, we compare the features, design, and price of the two Amazon devices.
3rd Gen vs. 4th Gen Echo Dot Kids Edition
The Echo Dot Kids Edition is impressive modern tech for kids, but there's more than one model. Here's a comparison of the third- and fourth-gen Dots for kids.
Amazon Echo Show 5 review: Not just a smart alarm clock
Amazon's entry-level Echo Show 5 is a great smart display with an aggressively low price. Place it on your bedside, but don’t call it a smart alarm clock.
Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) review: Growing up to set the benchmark
Amazon's smallest smart speaker has undergone a radical change, so will the Echo Dot's (4th Gen) new design be enough to garner attention over the competition?