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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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotDec 8th, 2021

The best Alexa-enabled devices

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......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2022

There’s still time to get an Amazon Echo Dot while it’s just $15

The third-generation Amazon Echo Dot is still just $15 from Best Buy, so here's your chance to buy multiples of the Alexa-powered smart speaker for your home......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 30th, 2022

Audible on iOS gets hands-free listening and more thanks to Alexa voice commands

Audible has updated its iOS app today with a nice addition – Alexa support. That means you can now use voice commands to start listening to a book, ask questions, or get help with anything else Alexa is capable of. more… The post Audible on iOS.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 30th, 2022

How to sync your Alexa devices

Syncing up Alexa devices like Echos is a great way to play multi-room music and much more. If you have more than one Alexa speaker, here's how to pair them......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 29th, 2022

Cyber Monday Echo Auto deal 2022: Hands-free Alexa in any car for $15

Amazon really isn’t pulling any punches with its Cyber Monday 2022 sale. Just about everything Amazon makes is discounted to an all-time low price today! From Fire TV Sticks and Fire Tablets to Kindle eReaders, it’s all available at the b.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 29th, 2022

Amazon Alexa Is A Bigger Failure Than We Realized

As Amazon announces record layoffs at the company, it's becoming increasingly clear that Alexa's losses could be a big culprit behind the cost-cutting. As Amazon ann.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  slashgearRelated NewsNov 28th, 2022

It’s not quite KITT, but you can put Alexa in your car for $15 today

Bring your car into the 21st century with an Amazon Echo Auto for just $15. That's $35 off of the normal $50 price thanks to this Cyber Monday deal at Best Buy......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 28th, 2022

Cyber Monday deals, Aqara T1 Pro, Amazon Alexa"s issues, HomeKit on Hubitat

On the latest episode of the Homekit Insider Podcast, your hosts cover great Cyber Monday deals, the Aqara T1 Pro, and plenty more smart home news.HomeKit InsiderAqara this past week released the T1 Pro. This cube-shaped controller allows you to set.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 28th, 2022

Amazon’s superb Echo Studio speaker is just $155 for Cyber Monday

The Amazon Echo Studio is the best Alexa device for music lovers. Getting one for $155 is music to our ears......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 28th, 2022

The best Cyber Monday Amazon Echo deals for 2022

If you're a fan of Alexa, you should take advantage of the best Cyber Monday Amazon Echo deals to purchase more devices that utilize the digital assistant......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 26th, 2022

Aqara debuts new Cube Controller with HomeKit and Alexa support

Aqara Cube Controller with HomeKit and Alexa support. The Aqara Cube T1 Pro’s functionality is similar to the original design, except it recognizes additional actions: push, shake, rotate, and tap. more… The post Aqara debuts new Cube Controlle.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2022

Amazon"s hardware group faces steep losses, Alexa monetization efforts flounder

Few things persist for very long in the rapidly evolving world of technology and nearly a decade in, Alexa is struggling......»»

Category: topSource:  techspotRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2022

Amazon Alexa bled $10 billion in cash in 2022

With Amazon Alexa reportedly responsible for $10 billion in expenses in 2022, teams working on the smart speaker are expected to see mass layoffs as a major cost-saving measure.Amazon EchoAs a business, Amazon is known as one that is willing to take.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2022

Amazon Alexa is a “colossal failure,” on pace to lose $10 billion this year

Layoffs reportedly hit the Alexa team hard as the company's biggest money loser. Enlarge / The fourth-generation Echo device is a cloth-covered sphere with a halo at the base, contrasting with the squat plastic cylinders of earli.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 21st, 2022

2022 Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (5th Gen) review: supersmart personal assistant speaker

Need an Alexa device for a bedroom or as a satellite option? Read our review of the 2022 Echo Dot with Clock......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 18th, 2022

IBM is retiring its Watson IoT cloud management platform

It is believed that IBM will be closing its Watson IoT platform, following Google Cloud's own announcement earlier this year......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 16th, 2022

Amazon’s Alexa Voice Remote Pro review: put it in the box already!

The Amazon Alexa Voice Remote Pro is the best Fire TV remote — which is a shame because you'll have to pay extra for it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 16th, 2022

Hands-on: Abode HomeKit Video Security Bundle [Video]

I have always had a “broken” smart home situation going on; I’ve had products that would only work with Google Home, others that were Amazon Alexa exclusives, and then you have the elusive HomeKit-enabled products. Over the last year, I have s.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 10th, 2022

Apple hires Facebook exec to lead its information systems department

Apple has tapped a former Facebook executive to head up its online services, website, and customer support infrastructure.Apple ParkIt was first learned in late October that Apple's Chief Information Officer, Mary Demby, would retiring after three de.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 10th, 2022

Amazon Alexa can play music to calm your pets when the fireworks start

We're all ears for this new piece of music for cats (and dogs) from Amazon. In fact, it sounds pretty puuuurfect.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 4th, 2022