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.....»»
Report: Amazon and third parties use Alexa voice data for ads while Siri respects privacy
A new study digging into how Amazon uses Alexa voice recordings from its customers has concluded that the company and third parties leverage the audio to deliver targeted ads directly on Echo smart speakers as well as the web. That’s in contrast t.....»»
Alexa can now tell you when a package is delivered
Thanks to a new update, Amazon Alexa can detect the presence of a person or a package through compatible cameras or video doorbells......»»
How to connect MyQ Garage with Alexa
If you have a MyQ smart garage system, you can make it even smarter! Learn how to connect Alexa to your smart garage via IFTTT and issue voice commands......»»
Alexa launches Grow a Tree Skill for Earth Day
Amazon teams up with One Tree Planted to help Alexa users easily donate money to the reforestation charity organization......»»
The Best Alexa Speakers
For those that frequently use Amazon Alexa within their smart home setup, finding a high-quality pair of speakers to use with this virtual assistant is a must. Alexa speakers come in a wide variety. Whether you're looking for studio speakers or a.....»»
How to play Sirius XM on your Amazon Echo
Love SiriusXM and have an Echo device? Now you can play your SiriusXM stations on an Echo thanks to Alexa compatibility. Here's how to set it up......»»
The 8 best Alexa music stations
Looking for new music stations with Alexa? You have plenty of options! Here's how music stations work on Alexa devices and what stations are worth trying......»»
Fossil Gen 6 Adds Amazon Alexa as Assistant Choice
The Fossil Gen 6 launched last year with a promise to offer choice in assistants, starting first with Google Assistant and later adding Amazon Alexa. Today, Fossil has announced that Amazon Alexa is now available to their latest smartwatch. Fossil te.....»»
Instagram pulls stand-alone Hyperlapse, Boomerang apps
A week after retiring the IGTV app, Instagram has now removed stand-alone apps for Boomerang and Hyperlapse effects from several app stores......»»
Is it feasible to go all-in with one smart home ecosystem?
What is the true cost of choosing only one smart home ecosystem? Whether HomeKit, Alexa, or Assistant, we tackle what it will take to invest in just one......»»
Google is Retiring Chrome"s Data-saving Lite Mode Next Month, Saying It"s No Longer Necessary
In a Google support forum post, Chrome's Support Manager Craig announced that mobile Chrome 100 will do away with the browser's data-saving feature -- the release is due to make its way to the stable channel on March 29, 2022. From a report: The mode.....»»
TIOBE Adjusts Programming Language Popularity Calculations. Python, C, and Java Still Popular
"As of the 1st of May, the Alexa web traffic ranking engine is going to stop its services," the TIOBE Index reminds us. So for the first time, TIOBE has switched to Similarweb this month to choose which search engines' results to use for its ranking.....»»
Nothing Ear 1 gets Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant access
Nothing's excellent $99 Ear 1 wireless earbuds now have something they were missing at launch: Voice assistant access......»»
How to track devices with Echo Show 15
Lost your keys, wallet, or phone? Amazon's Alexa assistant can help you find them if you ask. Learn how to set it up......»»
How to access live news videos with Alexa
Looking for a quick fix of live news with Alexa? Your Echo Show can help. Here's how to stream the latest live news from your preferred provider using Alexa......»»
How to set up visual ID on Echo Show 15
Want to get a more personalized Alexa experience from your Echo Show 15? Here's how to easily set up Visual ID......»»
7 things you didn’t know the Echo Show 15 could do
The Echo Show 15 is the largest Alexa smart display, and it's capable of much more than just controlling your smart home......»»
How to program the Amazon Smart Thermostat with Alexa Hunches
Alexa can give automation suggestions based on what you're up to at any time. Here's how to use them with your Amazon Smart Thermostat......»»
The best smart thermostats for Alexa
Get a smart thermostat that plays nice with Alexa and you can adjust your home temperature with a few commands to the nearest Echo speaker......»»
NordicTrack iSelect dumbbells let you customize your workout with Alexa
Ready to have Alexa adjust your dumbbells? The NordicTrack iSelect Adjustable Dumbbells are the first voice command-powered dumbbells for your at-home gym......»»