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.
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.
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?
What is Super Alexa Mode and what does it do?
Super Alexa Mode is a fun little secret that you can activate for a quick laugh. Here's what it is, how to make it happen, and what the secret is really about!
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.
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.
Amazon Echo Frames (2nd Gen) review: Alexa all the time, every time
The Amazon Echo Frames (2nd Gen) gives you access to Alexa all the time, while also doubling as a pair of headphones and smart speaker.
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.
Using Alexa is tricky if you have a speech disability. Voiceitt could fix that
Voiceitt, experts in speech recognition tools for people with atypical speech, has developed an app for Amazon Alexa.
Amazon adds two-way video calling to the Fire TV Cube
Starting today, owners of the 2nd gen Fire TV Cube can hook up a USB webcam and do free two-way video calling with any other Alexa device that has a screen.
How to install Alexa in your car
These devices let you install Amazon Alexa compatibility in any car, whether it's a year or four decades old.
The best smart faucets
A smart faucet is a dream come true for your kitchen sink, allowing for touchless controls and impressive spray tech. Here are our favorite faucets of 2021.
Amazon Echo Buds review: The best earbuds for Alexa fans
With a huge number of features for the money, Amazon's $130 Echo Buds are one of the best values in a set of true wireless earbuds. Here's our full review.
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?
Amazon Echo (4th Gen) review: New look, same outstanding results
Amazon takes a gamble on the new Echo (4th Gen) by changing it up with a totally new design. It's daring, but will it be enough to make consumers take notice?
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.
What is Amazon Sidewalk?
Tired of your outdoor cameras dropping Wi-Fi? Amazon Sidewalk could be the cure for all our short-range network troubles. Here's a deep dive on what to expect.
How to reset and deregister an Echo Show
Parting ways with your Echo Show smart display? Before you sell or donate your device, you'll need to reset and delete the device from your Amazon account.
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.
Let Alexa help you out on National Coffee Day with these tips and tricks
National Coffee Day is coming. Alexa can help you improve your coffee game with tips and tricks, and by remotely controlling compatible coffee makers.
Amazon Echo Flex vs. Echo Dot
The Echo Dot and Echo Flex are two of Amazon’s smallest smart speakers with Alexa, but how are they different? We take a look at both to find the best for you.
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 devices event 2020: Everything announced
Amazon held a virtual hardware event to take the place of its usual fall product showcase. Here's everything Amazon announced at the event.
What to expect from Amazon’s September 2020 event
Amazon's fall hardware event is often the source of new product announcements and updates. Digital Trends will cover all news surrounding the event here.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Alexa
Beginning on September 15 and lasting a full month, Alexa celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and recognizes the contributions of this vibrant community in the United States, as well as the influence of their ancestors from Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Spain.
Want to chat with Samuel L. Jackson? An Alexa-enabled device can help with that
You can now say 'Hey, Samuel' to trigger Samuel L. Jackson's voice on your Alexa enabled device instead of the familiar one you've been listening to.
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’s moving into your next apartment with Amazon’s residential program
Thanks to partnerships with home builders and rental companies, Alexa might soon become a default part of the rental experience — and even a tour guide.
It’s time to give Siri, Alexa, and other smart home devices a feminist reboot
Dr. Yolande Strengers and Dr. Jenny Kennedy talk about their new book, Smart Wife: Why Siri, Alexa, and Other Smart Home Devices Need a Feminist Reboot.
Common Echo Buds problems, and how to fix them
Having problems with your Amazon Echo Buds? Our troubleshooting guide will walk you through the most common issues, and show you how to solve them with ease.
Amazon Echo Flex gains smart clock add-on for timekeeping
The Echo Flex's small size makes it perfect for spaces where larger devices won't fit. The new clock add-on makes it easy to track timers all over the house.