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Want to wake up every morning to Blake Shelton’s voice? Alexa can make it so

Imagine waking up to the voice of People Magazine's reigning Sexiest Man Alive. Okay, full disclosure: It's only a recording of Blake Shelton's voice.
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Hey, I didn’t order this dollhouse! 6 hilarious Alexa mishaps

Amazon Alexa is a great shopping assistant. But when a child, the family parrot, or even Cartman from South Park does the ordering, strange things can arrive at your doorstep.
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Here are some hilarious tweets to Amazon Alexa losing her voice

Some were angry or frustrated, while others found it hilarious and ironic. Check out these tweets about Amazon Alexa losing her voice (for real this time)
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Get your caffeine without thinking thanks to Gourmia’s smart coffeemakers

Gourmia is set to unveil a new line of connected coffee makers at the International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago. 
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Amazon Alexa is great. But what if she could do more?

Although Amazon's Alexa has a lot of skills, there may be a few AI features the virtual assistant is still missing.
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‘Everything you cooked, you screwed!’ Gordon Ramsay now gives ‘advice’ on Alexa

Let celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay fling f-bombs at you in his hilarious new Amazon Alexa skill, available now.
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WSU’s system monitors seniors’ activities to help them live independently longer

Washington State University researchers are developing technology that gathers data on seniors’ movements in order to help them remain independent longer.
According to rumors, the iPhone X may be discontinued this summer, we'll take a first look at the Galaxy S9. Also, 50 Cent is beyond wealthy in bitcoins, the Amazon Go Store goes public and the dream a robot to bring you a beer, may finally be a reality.

TWB Podcast: Amazon Echo vs. Google Home vs. Apple HomePod, Galaxy X

With the three big names in Home Assistants all taking aim at each other, we break down the Amazon Echo, Google Home, and Apple HomePod. Samsung may be debuting a foldable phone this year and we'll recap some highlights from Outdoor Retailer.
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You can now ask your LG AC unit to cool your home

LG is showing off a whole host of voice-activated solutions that could make controlling the temperature of your house that much easier. 
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Alexa, you’re great. But please stay away from my PC

Microsoft is bringing the Alexa voice assistant to Windows 10 PCs this year. But when you think about it, is that really a good thing?
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Siri, can you hear me? Not at CES

Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa dominated CES 2018, through compatibility with nearly every smarthome device we saw. But Apple HomeKit and Siri were barely seen. What gives?
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GE Lighting wants its smart light bulbs to help you improve your shut-eye

GE Lighting is embracing the future of home technology with voice integration and smart light bulbs like the C by GE Sol.
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Polk Audio’s Alexa-enabled soundbar could be your smart home centerpiece

Polk Audio's brand new Command Bar soundbar features Amazon Alexa integration. We discussed it with Sound United's Michael Greco at CES.
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Google’s aggressive push at CES affirms that Assistant is its No. 1 focus

At CES 2018, Google stole the show. Its ads for the Google Assistant were everywhere, from the monorail to large-scale digital ads.
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Xiaomi’s next A.I.-packed voice assistant speaker may support Cortana

Xiaomi subsidiary Yeelight is launching a new voice assistant speaker that supports two AI-based assistants, one of which is Amazon Alexa.
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Look into the future using the first smart glasses with Alexa control

While maintaining a slim form factor, LET Glass smart glasses feature audio entertainment, telephone communication, and voice interaction.
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Moët Hennessy pops the cork on its new Alexa skill, Bottles and Bubbles

The latest Amazon Alexa skill, isn't one that you might expect. It comes from Moët Hennessy USA, and is called Bottles and Bubbles.
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Limited-edition ‘Destiny 2’ Ghost comes to life with Amazon Alexa’s new skill

A new Destiny 2 Ghost skill for Alexa devices allows players to ask their ghost about Destiny lore, equip items, send messages, and more.
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Here are some Alexa answers that prove the AI is smarter than you think

"Alexa, make humans seem smart." You can ask the voice assistant all kinds of questions. Some answers will prove the AI is a smarty pants.
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Alexa-powered Sonos One speaker takes aim at hi-fi home hubs

Sonos One smart home hub is filled with hi-fi goodness, Amazon thinks Alexa-assisted video calls are the future, Volvo unveils a super hybrid.
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Garmin Speak combines turn-by-turn navigation with Amazon’s voice assistant

Garmin Speak features a bright OLED display that shows guidance arrows while turn-by-turn direction stream through the vehicle's stereo.
According to rumors, the iPhone X may be discontinued this summer, we'll take a first look at the Galaxy S9. Also, 50 Cent is beyond wealthy in bitcoins, the Amazon Go Store goes public and the dream a robot to bring you a beer, may finally be a reality.

TWB Podcast: Alexa Voice Recognition; Google Recordings; Disney Movie App

Amazon Alexa gets voice recognition to match Google; Google Home Mini recording; Disney's all-in-one movie app & Monster's online gambling.
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Choosy? You can light up your home in 16 million colors with these solutions

The LIFX Beam and Tile kits offer ambient lighting kits that can illuminate in more than 16 million colors and create patterns on your wall
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Nissan adds Amazon Alexa connectivity, giving owners voice control

Nissan is the latest automaker to announced some form of Amazon Alexa connectivity. It will roll out an Alexa skill later this month.
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From speakers to sports cars: Amazon Alexa is coming to BMWs in 2018

BMW has confirmed that Amazon Alexa and far-field microphones will be integrated into BMW and Mini vehicles starting in 2018.
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Amazon may officially announce two new Fire TV devices at surprise event

Two new Amazon Fire TV models will occupy the mid and high-tier of Amazon's lineup, and will both deliver 4K HDR video at 60 FPS.
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Alexa will now play Amazon Music on your iPhone or Android phone

The latest update to Amazon Alexa places the popular virtual assistant firmly within the Amazon Music streaming app on both iOS and Android.
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From Yamaha to Bragi, everyone is jumping on the Alexa bandwagon

A burgeoning number of companies are looking to integrate Alexa these days, and many of them are making announcements at IFA 2017 in Berlin.
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Amazon Alexa can now synchronize music across multiple Echo devices

A new Alexa feature allows users to control and synchronize music across multiple Echo devices around the home.
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In a baby-making mood? Amazon’s Alexa is here to help

Amazon Alexa is now capable of so much more. She can cue up any kind of music you're interested in, for over 500 activity utterances.
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HTC’s U11 has the best smartphone implementation of Amazon’s Alexa

The first smartphone to utilize Amazon's Alexa voice assistant was the Huawei Mate 9. Now, Alexa is also available on HTC's U11.
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The rise of the smart assistant no longer equates to the rise of Siri

As per a new report from Verto Analytics, Siri has experienced a 15-percent decline in monthly users since last year.
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How to use Alexa and Google Home to make your home safe and sound

Here's how Google Home and Amazon's Alexa deal with home security issues, from smart locks to emergency calls.
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Alexa now has more than 15,000 skills under her artificially intelligent belt

Alexa, that handy AI-powered voice assistant who lives in your Amazon Echo, has now mastered more than 15,000 skills.