Alexa.com Is "Retiring"
Alexa.com, the internet company that provides web traffic data, global rankings, and other information on over 30 million websites, is being retired on May 1, 2022. The announcement was brief and didn't explain what was behind the decision. The Alexa.....»»
Amazon adds audio personalization to Echo Buds 2
Amazon's noise-canceling earbuds get a more personalized audio experience via the Alexa app......»»
I replaced my kitchen TV with an Echo Show 15 — and I kinda liked it
The Echo Show 15 is mostly meant as a picture frame that has Alexa built-in. But can the recently added Fire TV experience turn it into a TV? We found out......»»
MX-30 plug-in hybrid resurrects rotary engine
The MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV's rollout fulfills a Mazda promise to resurrect the rotary engine after retiring the technology in 2012......»»
Yeelight Launches New Wave of Smart Home Products at CES 2023
Yeelight has unveiled several new products at CES 2023, all designed to integrate with smart home platforms including Matter, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings. The post Yeelight Launches New Wave of Smart Home Products at CES 2023 f.....»»
Alexa, help! Amazon partnering with EVgo hoping ease EV charging pain
Amazon hopes a new partnership with EVgo, powered by its Alexa voice assistant, will help smooth the EV charging experience for owners......»»
Amazon Alexa aims to streamline the EV charging experience
Drivers will be able to ask Amazon Alexa for EV charging locations beginning later in 2023......»»
So long, Richard Shelby, and thanks for all the pork
As Richard Shelby steps down, will Washington replace Alabama in prominence? Enlarge / Retiring Sen. Richard C. Shelby, R-Ala. (credit: Scott J. Ferrell | Getty Images) Every other year, luminaries of the air and space c.....»»
The best games to play with Alexa in 2023
Did you know that there are tons of games you can play with Alexa? From choose-your-own-adventures to family trivia, here are some of our favorite Echo games......»»
Get an Amazon Echo Dot and Smart Bulb for $15 with this deal
Don't miss your last chance this year to bring home an Amazon Echo Dot and Alexa-compatible smart bulb for only $15......»»
What is Amazon Alexa, and what can it do?
What exactly is Alexa? How exactly does it work? Here's everything you need to know about how Alexa works, where it comes from, and how it can help you......»»
Climate change is coming for the Jersey Shore, retiring coastal expert warns
On a dock overlooking a coil of Nacote Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey, earlier this month, Stewart Farrell, director of Stockton University's Coastal Research Center, gave an impromptu master class on barrier islands, ancient geology, crab trap.....»»
Alexa helps Siri avoid last place in MKBHD smartphone voice assistant test [Video]
Siri isn’t the worst voice assistant on phones today, according to MKBHD. In his latest video, Marques Brownlee conducts are four-way test between Siri and its competitors to see how voice assistants compare in 2022. more… The post Alexa helps.....»»
The 20 most-read stories on Ars Technica in 2022
Looking back on 2022's top topics, including AI, Alexa, James Webb, and more. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) When 2022 dawned, there were a few things we knew we would be writing about: The global pandemi.....»»
The Amazon Echo Auto is a car accessory only die-hard Alexa users should get
The Amazon Echo Auto is a great way to get Alexa in your car, but it's an accessory you probably don't need......»»
The best Alexa skills to use on your Amazon Echo in 2023
Amazon Alexa has changed the way we live and play with tech. Here, we compiled some of the best and most useful skills that you can add to your Alexa today......»»
After 25 seasons, Ash Ketchum is retiring from Pokémon
Ash Ketchum will no longer be the protagonist of the Pokémon anime after the final 11 episodes of the show's current season air......»»
Apple"s HomePod & other smart speakers help people feel less alone, more empowered
A new study has discovered that most people enjoy smart speakers like Apple's HomePod and see them as having a net-positive impact on their lives.HomePod mini uses Siri as its smart assistantWhether it is Siri on a HomePod mini or Alexa on an Amazon.....»»
The 8 best Alexa holiday commands
Need some help preparing for the holidays? Alexa knows tons of commands that can bring holiday cheer to your party. Here are some commands to try this winter......»»
This AI chatbot is dominating social media with its frighteningly good essays
Imagine if Siri could write you a college essay, or Alexa could spit out a movie review in the style of Shakespeare......»»
Best Amazon Alexa-enabled devices: lights, plugs, thermostats, cameras, and more
Looking to make your home the smartest on the block? Check out our guide to the best Alexa-enabled devices that work with Amazon's all-encompassing Echo lineup......»»