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.....»»
Investor Alexa von Tobel on the biggest driver of social-media-fueled stock trading
Alexa von Tobel has always felt strongly that too many people are shut out of the stock market. She felt this as a 23-year-old who didn’t have $5,000 to open a brokerage account. She felt it while building LearnVest, a financial planning startu.....»»
So long Senator Shelby: Key architect of SLS rocket won’t seek reelection
Shelby said NASA's exploration of space will "always" go through Alabama. Enlarge / Retiring Sen. Richard C. Shelby, R-Ala. (credit: Scott J. Ferrell | Getty Images) Nearly two years ago then-NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine made a remarkabl.....»»
How to use Amazon’s Alexa app on your smartphone
Amazon's Alexa app brings its immensely popular voice search and control features to many Android and iOS phones. We'll show you how to make the most of it......»»
How to change Alexa’s name or the name Alexa calls you
Tired of having to whisper "Alexa" so your Echo won't hear you? This guide breaks down how to change Alexa's name, as well as what name Alexa calls you......»»
The best Alexa-enabled devices for 2021
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......»»
Can Alexa call 911? How to set up Alexa for emergencies
Alexa can help during a crisis situation. Here's how to set up different Alexa safety features and services......»»
What to know before you enable Alexa Guard
Compatible Amazon Echo smart speakers and displays can help protect your home with a feature called Alexa Guard. Here are all of the details you need to know......»»
How to set up an Amazon Alexa voice profile
Echo devices now come with the ability to set up unique voice profiles so Alexa knows it's you and can personalize services. Here's how to set them up easily......»»
The best games to play with Alexa in 2021
From storytelling games to trivia to games for kids, these are some of the best games to make Alexa more fun......»»
The 25 best Alexa skills
Alexa sure has plenty of talents to share. Here are some of our favorite Alexa skills and how to use them......»»
Amazon"s Alexa Can Now Act On Its Own "Hunches"
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Amazon is enabling a new feature today that allows Alexa to proactively complete tasks around the house, such as turning off lights, based on your habits and frequent requests. Alexa has been able t.....»»
Polk’s $249 expandable React Soundbar packs virtual 5.1 surround sound and Alexa
The $249 Polk Audio React soundbar can deliver virtual 5.1 surround sound on its own, or you can expand it with wireless speakers and a wireless subwoofer......»»
Span, the smart fusebox replacement founded by an ex-Tesla engineer, gets an Alexa upgrade
Automating and controlling devices and energy usage in homes has potentially become a bit easier thanks to an integration between Span, the startup making a digital fusebox replacement, and Amazon’s voice recognition interface, Alexa. The int.....»»
FCA first automaker to integrate new Amazon Alexa Custom Assistant
Amazon's new custom assistant lets manufacturers use the Alexa technology to create their own in-car assistants with customized wake words, voices and capabilities......»»
Amazon Will Let Companies Build Voice Assistants on Alexa
Amazon.com is offering other companies the ability to use the building blocks of the Alexa digital assistant for their own automated versions, the latest effort to embed the company's voice software into other devices. From a report: Fiat Chrysler Au.....»»
Amazon’s newest product lets companies build their own Alexa assistant for cars, apps and video games
Amazon is selling access to the underlying technology stack of Alexa to let companies — starting with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles — build their own intelligent assistants with unique voices, skills and wake words. The new Alexa Custom Assistant pro.....»»
Denon’s Dolby Atmos Home Sound Bar 550 takes versatility to a new level
There's no lack of soundbars on the market, but Denon is throwing its hat into the Dolby Atmos ring with the multiroom- and Alexa-capable Home Sound Bar 550......»»
TP-Link’s new Kasa mesh router doubles as an Alexa smart speaker
TP-Link has introduced a new lineup of Kasa smart home products including a smart doorbell, as well as a combination smart speaker and mesh Wi-Fi system......»»
Amazon just slashed the price of its Echo Show 8 by $50
The Echo Show 8, an Alexa-powered smart display with an 8-inch screen, is available on Amazon for just $80, after a $50 discount to its original price of $130......»»
The best Alexa skills for kids and teens
It's never easy keeping kids from boredom, but right now it's especially challenging. If you have an Alexa smart speaker, these skills can help fill the time......»»