Alexa Guard vs. Alexa Guard Plus
What's the difference between Alexa Guard and Alexa Guard Plus? We break down the two services, including pricing, features, compatibility, and availability......»»
Echo Hub vs. Echo Show 8: Which is the best option for your smart home?
The Echo Hub and Echo Show 8 both feature a large touchscreen and give you access to the Alexa voice assistant. But which one is best for your smart home?.....»»
How to use Amazon Echo as a doorbell chime
Your Echo device can be linked to your video doorbell, allowing the former to issue a chime when the latter is rung. Here’s how to set this up in the Alexa app!.....»»
Amazon Echo Hub review: a smart remote for your wall
The Amazon Echo Hub gives you the buttons to finally stop relying on Alexa, but its interface comes with its own quirks......»»
Coast Guard launches "traffic control for whales" in Washington State"s Puget Sound
Joe Gaydos remembers the beautiful minke whale that washed up on the shore of a San Juan Island in 2022. Illuminated by a pink and orange sunrise, its injuries were consistent with a fatal strike......»»
App Review"s sudden enforcement of an in-app gift rule catches a meditation app off guard
Insight Timer is a popular meditation app that allows students to tip teachers directly, but an App Review mistake that took over a year to catch has forced the developer to adopt in-app purchases and pay Apple's 30% commission.Insight Timer on the A.....»»
Protect your personal data: how to secure an Alexa device
Alexa devices in your home have microphones to listen to what you say and cameras to record you. Use caution......»»
Can you manage your house with a local, no-cloud voice assistant? Mostly, yes.
If you're tired of Alexa and Google listening, local voice is a real thing now. Enlarge / The most impressive part is what Home Assistant's voice control does not do: share your voice input with a large entity aiming to sell you.....»»
How to change Alexa’s voice (and language)
Is Alexa's default voice not your cup of tea? You can change Alexa’s settings and have her speak in another language or regional accent. Here’s how......»»
Best Gadgets to Look Out for in 2023 on Amazon
Amazon's best gadgets for 2023 include the Amazon Echo Dot (4th Generation), Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote, Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, Ring Video Doorbell Pro, Anker PowerCore 10000 Portable Charger, Philips Hue Smart Bulb, Bose QuietComf.....»»
The 6 best smart displays for Alexa and Google Home in 2024
Google, Amazon, and Meta are offering smart displays for video calls, smart home management, watching shows, and more. See which ones are the best......»»
Protect AI acquires Laiyer AI to extend company’s AI/ML security capabilities
Protect AI announced it has acquired Laiyer AI. With the acquisition, Protect AI will be offering a commercial version of Laiyer AI’s open source LLM Guard with expanded features, capabilities, and integrations within the Protect AI platform. LLM G.....»»
Amazon Alexa vs. Home Depot Hubspace: everything to know about these two smart home platforms
Amazon Alexa continues to dominate the smart home market, but Home Depot is making strides with its Hubspace platform. Here's a closer look at both......»»
Amazon’s $1.4B Roomba bid fails, leading to iRobot layoffs and CEO resignation
Concerns over stifled competition, Alexa tie-ins reportedly sink deal in Europe. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Amazon will no longer pursue a $1.4 billion acquisition of iRobot, maker of Roomba robot vacuums after the c.....»»
Uh-oh, it looks like Amazon might start charging for Alexa as well
A new report claims that Amazon is planning to revamp Alexa with AI features and that they will start charging for it. The post Uh-oh, it looks like Amazon might start charging for Alexa as well appeared first on Phandroid. Amazon was kind.....»»
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......»»
Feds want boats to slow down to protect whales
The Savannah River meets the Atlantic Ocean at Fort Pulaski National Monument, the brick citadel built to guard this port city in the years before the Civil War......»»
Canada vows to defend its drug supply against Florida importation plan
Canada adds that importing its drugs will not solve America's drug pricing problems. Enlarge / A Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer stands guard outside the Senate of Canada prior to the Speech from the Throne on September 23,.....»»
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......»»
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......»»