Amazon Echo Dot (3rd gen) review
Amazon’s third-generation Echo Dot puts on some weight and comes dressed in a warmer, more welcoming design. The result is a better-looking Alexa device with good enough sound quality to deserve being called a speaker. In our Amazon Echo Dot review, we dig into what’s new and discuss whether this speaker deserves a home within your home. Turns out, the answer is probably yes.
Facebook Portal vs. Amazon Echo Show
Facebook Portal and Amazon Echo Show both use Alexa, have 10-inch screens, and offer up great entertainment options. Here's how to pick the right one for you.
How to connect Alexa to your home speakers
A variety of speakers come with Alexa compatibility for voice commands and more -- you just need to set it up! Here's how to connect Alexa to your home theater.
The Abode starter kit is an Alexa-compatible DIY home security solution
You're a strong, independent (wo)man, so why depend on a security company to take care of your home? Just use the Abode starter kit instead.
Nucleus Anywhere Intercom with Amazon Alexa review
In our Nucleus Anywhere Intercom review, we test the “Skype in a box” videoconferencing appliance and digital assistant that preceded Amazon’s upcoming Echo Show.
Honeywell Smart Home Security Starter Kit Review
Despite its high price, the Honeywell Smart Home Security Starter Kit offers great value, bringing together home security, a network camera, and Alexa-enabled control in a comprehensive, easy-to-use package. We got a chance to test drive the system and came away mostly impressed.
Amazon Cloud Cam review
In our Amazon Cloud Cam review, we explain why this addition to Amazon’s growing Alexa universe is one of its most valuable yet.
How to set up speech-to-text in Windows 10
Do you want to start dictating your documents or text with your voice? Windows 10 Speech Recognition lets you voice-operate several tasks or apps on your PC.
Alexa Show Mode transforms your Lenovo laptop into a hands-free Echo Show
Newer Lenovo ThinkPad, IdeaPad, and Yoga Lenovo laptops now have Alexa Show Mode --- an experience that can turn your PC into an Echo Show-like display.
The best Alexa Easter eggs
Did you know Alexa can be the life of the party? Here's a rundown of some of the most entertaining questions and commands you can direct to your Alexa devices.
NASA collaborates with Amazon’s Alexa to answer all your questions about Mars
NASA has added its own skill to Amazon's AI-based assistant, marking the first time that the space agency collaborated with Alexa.
How to stop Amazon from listening to your Alexa recordings
There's a way to stop Amazon from saving your Alexa recordings. Here’s how to stop Amazon from peering into your private life.
Here are 5 intelligent uses for smart plugs
Smart plugs can make any plug-in device controllable with an app or voice commands. Here are some ideas on how to incorporate smart plugs into your life.
Amazon’s Alexa can now keep track of upcoming tasks and countdown timers
Alexa, Amazon's artificially intelligent voice assistant, is gaining the ability to keep track of upcoming tasks and label running timers.
It’s no joke: Alexa is now installed on more than 20,000 devices worldwide
Amazon's Alexa voice assistant is one of the most popular digital assistants on the market and IFA Berlin served as a prime opportunity for the company to showcase that growth. The software is now available on more than 20,000 devices, with more expected to hit the market soon.
Keep your kids from spending hundreds of dollars and more ways of parenting with Alexa
Amazon's digital assistant provides some amazing services. However, as many parents have learned, it can also lead to some colossal bungles.
Cortana vs. Siri vs. Google Assistant vs. Alexa
Voice assistants Cortana, Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant are improving all the time and are more powerful today than ever before. But which is superior?
Amazon wants your kids to use Alexa and its new Echo Glow night-light
Amazon announced a slew of new Alexa features geared towards kids during the Amazon Devices Event, including the new Echo Glow, a a multicolor smart lamp that pairs with Alexa, the Alexa Education Skill API pairs up with programs like Canvas, Kickboard, and Coursera, and a new FreeTime feature.
Not at home? Alexa can greet visitors for you on your Ring doorbell
Ring's new Smart Greetings feature allows Alexa to answer the doorbell if you aren't at home.
Got a song you love on your Echo? Alexa users can now share it with friends
Amazon's new feature lets you share your favorite music with friends. When listening to a song, just say "Hey Alexa, share this song" to beam it to a contact.
You might not think typing to Alexa is practical, but you’d be surprised
Type with Alexa allows you to command your smart assistant with text, not voice. It's still in early access, but already shows a lot of promise.
Amazon’s steamy Super Bowl ad for Alexa will leave you perplexed, uncomfortable
Advertisements are meant to grab your attention, and the new Alexa ad for the Super Bowl certainly does that, but maybe not in the way Amazon intended.
How to use Alexa in your car
Many new cars come with helpful smarts. If your new vehicle has Amazon's Alexa digital assistant installed, here's what it can do.
How to install a smart lock
Adding a smart lock to your home takes no time at all, and really only requires a screwdriver. Here's our step-by-step guide on how to install a smart lock.
Alexa grudgingly picks the Patriots to win the Super Bowl
Alexa studied up on sports last year to provide users with stats and trivia. Now she has her own favorite pick for the Super Bowl, but it's not her favorite team. Alexa thinks the Patriots will win, but prefers the Rams. Given her statistical knowledge, it's better not to bet against Alexa.
Alexa can now tell stories based on the photos you upload
A new company is aiming to give Alexa the ability to tell stories about your own personal and family history by simply adding photos.
Amazon’s Alexa perks up for NPR’s Weekend Edition
NPR discovered that one of its Listen Up segments about the Echo managed to trigger Amazon Echo's virtual assistant, Alexa, in a few listeners’ homes.
Alexa’s newest feature lets the A.I. get back to you with an answer
Some enterprising Alexa users were surprised recently to discover a previously unknown update to the intelligent assistant called "Answer Updates," an improvement that allows Alexa to file away questions she can't answer yet and inform users once she learns the answer.
Amazon has a huge team dedicated to enhancing Alexa and Echo
An Amazon executive on Tuesday, November 13 revealed the huge size of the team tasked with developing the Echo, its smart speaker, and Alexa, the digital assistant that powers it. With the holiday shopping season approaching, Amazon's smart speaker goes up against similar offerings from Google and Apple.
Qualcomm goes all-in on Amazon Alexa voice control with a new development kit
Qualcomm Technologies is giving a major boost to smart home device manufacturers with a new addition to its popular mesh Wi-Fi networks. A new development kit is designed to enable the Amazon Alexa Voice Service in new devices with minimal time and financial investment.
Don’t worry, Alexa won’t be triggered during Amazon’s Super Bowl ad
Don't worry about unplugging your Alexa during Amazon's Super Bowl commercial out of concern the voice assistant might get triggered. The company is using acoustic fingerprinting to identify trigger words coming from other devices rather than people and will prevent Alexa from responding.
Amazon unveils Live Translation feature for Echo devices
A new Amazon Alexa feature will translate a conversation between two people who communicate using different languages.
Temi the personal robot butler is now getting Alexa support
If you wish Alexa could follow you from room to room without requiring an Echo speaker to be hooked up wherever you are, well then your prayers have finally been answered. It was announced at CES 2019 that Temi, a personal robot butler that follows you around the house, now offers support for Alexa.
Forget about singing in the shower. U by Moen lets you converse with Alexa
You've probably done your fair share of singing in the shower, but imagine if you could talk to your shower and have it respond. At CES 2019, Moen brought out its U by Moen technology that allows you to control every part of your showering experience through Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri.
The Auri smart home lamp wants to improve your mood, has Alexa built in
If it feels like basically everything has Alexa built into it these days, well, you're right. The latest example is Auri, a smart home lamp that aims to meld concepts of wellness with modern technology to create a mood-improving lamp that just happens to have Alexa built right into it.
5 overlooked CES announcements that actually matter
You’re probably not going to have a 146-inch TV on your wall in 2018, but these low-key CES 2018 announcements will almost certainly reshape the tech landscape.
Nokia Sleep mattress pad analyzes your sleep patterns to improve slumber
Getting a good night's sleep often evades even the most capable of us. Here to help is Nokia, which has unveiled the Nokia Sleep mattress pad.
Klipsch wireless speakers will soon support Amazon’s virtual assistant, Alexa
A selection of Klipsch's wireless speakers and amps will be supporting Amazon's virtual assistant, Alexa, in the near future.