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 plans to charge for Alexa in June—unless internal conflict delays revamp
Report claims Amazon is struggling to build a subscription version of Alexa. Enlarge / Amazon demoed future generative AI capabilties for Alexa in September. (credit: Getty) “If this fails to get revenue, Alexa is in.....»»
Amazon might launch a paid version of Alexa later this year
Amazon is reportedly working on a new version of Alexa, called Alexa Plus, that will feature generative AI and carry a monthly fee. Here's what we know so far......»»
Apple announces Al Gore and James Bell are retiring from its board of directors, Dr. Wanda Austin to join
Apple has announced a shakeup to its board of directors. In a press release today, the company said that Al Gore and James Bell are set to retire from its board of directors this year. Meanwhile, Dr. Wanda Austin, former president and CEO of The.....»»
BMW, Amazon Alexa CES collaboration marks next phase of voice assistant battle
Amazon is one of several large players in the vehicle voice assistant market, a club that also includes Google and Cerence......»»
When will Apple release new M3 Macs?
During the WWDC 2023 keynote, Apple introduced several new Macs and finally finished the transition to its own silicon by retiring the 2019 Intel Mac … The post When will Apple release new M3 Macs? appeared first on BGR. During the W.....»»
Amazon’s two-month-old Echo Show 8 is 40% off for a limited time
The third-generation Amazon Echo Show 8, a smart display powered by Alexa, is already on sale from Amazon with a $60 discount that lowers its price to $90......»»
The best smart light switch for Alexa, Google Home, and HomeKit
Smart light switches add programmable control to even the most basic bulbs. Here are our picks for the best smart light watches for 2023......»»
Lutron Caseta HomeKit lights level up with auto-off timers
The Lutron dimmer and switch lineup is a compelling option as you get hardwired switches that work like standard ones but can also be controlled with HomeKit, Alexa, Google Assistant, and more. Now Lutron has added a new feature that even Apple’s.....»»
The best smart plugs for Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit
Smart plugs can make your dumb outlets, devices, lights, and appliances smart. We've rounded up the best smart plugs so you can easily automate your home......»»
The best smart blinds for Google Home, Alexa, and HomeKit
Smart blinds make it easy to control your window shades using your phone or voice assistant. Here's our list of the best smart blinds you can buy right now......»»
Veteran Apple exec behind iPhone’s multitouch screen, Touch ID, and more departing
A veteran Apple executive responsible for a myriad of features over the years is departing the company. Bloomberg reports that Steve Hotelling, who worked on key technologies like the iPhone’s multitouch screen, Touch ID, and Face ID, is retiring f.....»»
Apple executive behind Touch ID, display multitouch is retiring
Steve Hotelling, A lesser-known Apple executive responsible for innovative technologies used in iPhone, iPad, and even Apple Vision Pro, is retiring from Apple.iPhoneApple has seen a handful of high-profile departures in 2023 with Steve Hotelling bei.....»»
Amazon’s Alexa App Gets a Major UI Redesign in Update
As a Google Home user who hasn’t touched an Amazon Echo or Alexa product in a solid decade, this news that I’m about to share is not for me. But you know what? This is big and beyond my personal tech situation, so let’s talk about t.....»»
Amazon previewing iOS-only smart home mapping feature in redesigned Alexa app
The Amazon Alexa app isn’t just for configuring and managing service integrations. It’s also a smart home controller akin to Apple’s Home app. Amazon is putting that front and center with the redesigned Alexa app launching today. There’s als.....»»
Best Amazon Echo Cyber Monday deals: Echo Pop, Echo Show 8, and more
Do you want to access Alexa through an Amazon Echo smart speaker or Amazon Echo Show smart display? Take advantage of the discounts from Cyber Monday deals......»»
Amazon Echo Pop is on sale for $18 for Cyber Monday
The Amazon Echo Pop, the cheapest of the brand's Alexa-powered smart speakers, is currently even more affordable following a $22 discount for Cyber Monday......»»
First successful substitutes for ivory billiard balls were made with celluloid reinforced with ground cattle bone
In the 19th century, the market for ivory products increased to an alarming point. This high demand led to the search for artificial substitutes, but ivory properties were nearly impossible to replicate. The most important substitutes came from Alexa.....»»
Amazon lays off Alexa employees as 2010s voice-assistant boom gives way to AI
Amazon has had a notoriously hard time making money from Alexa. Enlarge / Amazon's third-gen Echo Show 5. (credit: Amazon) Amazon is going through yet another round of layoffs, reports Computerworld, and once again the c.....»»
Alexa adds new features to help with your holiday shopping
Amazon is rolling out new features to Alexa, allowing you to scan handwritten shopping lists to the app and get instant access to the best deals......»»
Amazon Echo Pop price slashed from $40 to $18 for Black Friday
The Amazon Echo Pop, the cheapest of the brand's Alexa-powered smart speakers, is currently even more affordable following a $22 discount for Black Friday......»»