How to sell your parents on a smart assistant
How to sell your parents on a smart assistant
Are you trying to convince your doubtful or budget-minded folks to invest in a smart assistant like Alexa or Siri? Here are some pointers for your argument.
Amazon’s cheapest Kindle finally supports USB-C and dark mode
Amazon’s cheapest Kindle finally supports USB-C and dark mode
Amazon's 2022 Kindle update will come with long-awaited updates, including USB-C support and a dark mode. Pre-orders open September 14 from $100.
Emporia Smart Plug review: everything you’d want from a smart plug
Emporia Smart Plug review: everything you’d want from a smart plug
The Emporia Smart Plug offers not just remote control of your electronics, but also a robust suite of energy-monitoring tools along with a great price tag.
The 8 best smart home products that aren’t made by Google or Amazon (or their subsidiaries)
The 8 best smart home products that aren’t 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.
Video games to play for fans of House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings
Video games to play for fans of House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings
Fall 2022 is a great time for fantasy fans, and there are several excellent video games to check for fans of House of the Dragon and The Lord of the Rings.
Love tears Harry Styles apart in My Policeman’s new trailer
Love tears Harry Styles apart in My Policeman’s new trailer
In My Policeman, pop singer Harry Styles stars as a cop in the '50s who is married to a woman while secretly in love with a man.
How to see your photos and albums on an Echo Show display
How to see your photos and albums on an Echo Show display
Tired of uninspiring stock photos appearing on your Echo Show? Why not view family, friends, pets, and your trips instead? Here's how to do it.
5 Alexa skills and features your pet will love
5 Alexa skills and features your pet will love
Our four-legged friends may not be able to use Alexa themselves, but with a little programming of our own, we can easily build Alexa into the lives of our pets.
The new Ring Intercom lets you buzz folks into your building from afar
The new Ring Intercom lets you buzz folks into your building from afar
Ring announces its new Intercom smart product to bring premium features to existing apartment intercom systems.
5 unique and creative uses for Alexa’s Sound Detection feature
5 unique and creative uses for Alexa’s Sound Detection feature
Alexa's Sound Detection feature allows you to build Routines around a number of different audio cues. Here are five ideas for some automations you can create.
The Rings of Power: what you should know about Middle-earth before watching
The Rings of Power: what you should know about Middle-earth before watching
From Elrond to the Fall of Númenór, there is a lot that audiences should know before watching Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series.
My Best Friend’s Exorcism takes horror comedy back to the 1980s
My Best Friend’s Exorcism takes horror comedy back to the 1980s
In the flashback horror comedy, My Best Friend’s Exorcism, a teenager named Abby has to find a way to free her pal, Gretchen, from a demon's grip.
The 5 best Alexa skills for older people (and one bonus tip)
The 5 best Alexa skills for older people (and one bonus tip)
Alexa can help your loved ones manage prescriptions, hire a plumber, and so much more. Here are five of the best Alexa skills for older folks you can use today.
Break out of a rut with these useful summer-focused smart home routines
Break out of a rut with these useful summer-focused smart home routines
From managing your air conditioning to adding life and color to your outdoor ambiance, here are the best smart home routines you can use throughout the summer.
How to update Alexa
How to update Alexa
Are you interested in getting the latest updates for your Alexa voice assistant? Is there anything you need to update manually? Learn how Alexa updates work.
Naomi Watts is terrifying in Goodnight Mommy’s new trailer
Naomi Watts is terrifying in Goodnight Mommy’s new trailer
In Prime Video's remake of Goodnight Mommy, two young boys are forced to question whether their mother, played by Naomi Watts, is really who she says she is.
Dead Island 2 supports experimental Amazon Alexa voice controls
Dead Island 2 supports experimental Amazon Alexa voice controls
You'll be able to say "Hey, Zombie!" with the help of Amazon Alex Game Control technology when Dead Island 2 launches.
Galadriel gathers her allies in The Rings of Power’s final trailer
Galadriel gathers her allies in The Rings of Power’s final trailer
Can a new Fellowship rise under Galadriel and confront evil in Middle-earth? The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power's final trailer teases darkness ahead.
The best documentaries on Amazon Prime Video (October 2022)
The best documentaries on Amazon Prime Video (October 2022)
Feel like learning something new tonight rather than bingeing ordinary entertainment? Then check out the best documentaries on Amazon Prime Video instead.
Can you train a parrot to use Alexa, and should you?
Can you train a parrot to use Alexa, and should you?
Can parrots use Alexa voice commands to control Echos or even order items? You may be surprised just what these intelligent birds can get away with -- and how.
Sex, feminism, and baseball: A League of Their Own is a revelatory movie of early ’90s culture
Sex, feminism, and baseball: A League of Their Own is a revelatory movie of early ’90s culture
Even though it's set in the past, the original A League of Their Own movie reveals just as much about the 1990s as it does the 1940s.
Alexa has seen me naked, and that’s okay
Alexa has seen me naked, and that’s okay
Your smart home technology has probably seen you naked, too. Is that something to worry about? I say no.
A League of Their Own review: A worthwhile reimagining
A League of Their Own review: A worthwhile reimagining
Amazon's A League of Their Own is the rare TV reimagining that actually manages to feel necessary. It premieres Friday, August 12 on Prime Video.
Cut the cord: Quit cable for the best streaming services
Cut the cord: Quit cable for the best streaming services
Considering quitting cable and joining the streaming revolution? We walk you through all the steps needed to cut the cord and enjoy the best streaming services.
Common Amazon Fire TV Stick issues and how to fix them
Common Amazon Fire TV Stick issues and how to fix them
The Amazon Fire TV Stick allows you to stream content to your TV, but problems can happen. Here we look at how to solve some common Amazon Fire TV Stick issues.
Surprise: Amazon gift registries aren’t as private as you thought
Surprise: Amazon gift registries aren’t as private as you thought
Amazon gift registries make shopping easy but they might be inadvertently making identity theft easier at the same time. Here's how to protect your privacy.
This weird touchscreen keyboard shows Apple how it’s done
This weird touchscreen keyboard shows Apple how it’s done
The Ficihp K2 mechanical keyboard has a massive built-in smart screen attached to the top of the keyboard for extra productivity.
Will Amazon’s iRobot purchase turn your Roomba into a spy?
Will Amazon’s iRobot purchase turn your Roomba into a spy?
Amazon's acquisition of iRobot, the maker of Roomba, is a window into a future where one corporation has way too much information about your personal life.
Why Amazon acquiring iRobot will make Roombas even better
Why Amazon acquiring iRobot will make Roombas even better
Amazon has signed a deal to acquire iRobot, and that could mean a lot of benefits for customers.
Amazon to buy Roomba maker iRobot for $1.7 billion
Amazon to buy Roomba maker iRobot for $1.7 billion
Amazon has announced that it intends to purchase iRobot, the maker of Roomba robot vacuums, for $1.7 billion.
Smart home tech for your office
Smart home tech for your office
If you're working from home, it pays to make your space comfortable. Whether you have a dedicated room or not, these gadgets can make you more productive.
The best action movies on Amazon Prime (October 2022)
The best action movies on Amazon Prime (October 2022)
If Amazon Prime Video had another middle name, it would be "Action!" That's because some of the all-time great action movies are on Prime Video right now.
The best comedies on Amazon Prime right now (October 2022)
The best comedies on Amazon Prime right now (October 2022)
Everyone needs a laugh sometimes, even when the weather's beautiful. Here are the best comedies on Amazon Prime Video to keep you laughing all summer long.
The best Amazon Original movies right now (October 2022)
The best Amazon Original movies right now (October 2022)
Want to watch a sci-fi epic? A rock opera? A revealing documentary? Amazon Prime's best original movies offer all of that and a lot more!