Alexa has seen me naked, and that’s okay
Your smart home technology has probably seen you naked, too. Is that something to worry about? I say no......»»
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......»»
"Naked Clams": Aquaculture system hopes to turn marine pest into nutritious seafood
Researchers hoping to rebrand a marine pest as a nutritious food have developed the world's first system of farming shipworms, which they have renamed "Naked Clams." These long, white saltwater clams are the world's fastest-growing bivalve and can re.....»»
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......»»
Best Amazon Echo Black Friday 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 Black Friday deals......»»
Today’s deals: $189 AirPods Pro 2, $3.60 Alexa smart plugs, $374 Pixel 7a, JBL speakers, LG OLED TVs, more
Black Friday is right around the corner, and there are so many incredible Black Friday deals that are already live. Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 are … The post Today’s deals: $189 AirPods Pro 2, $3.60 Alexa smart plugs, $374 Pixel 7a, JBL.....»»
Alexa just cost Amazon another $46.7 million
"Alexus" voice assistant demoed 6 months before Alexa reveal, patent lawsuit said. Enlarge / The first Amazon Echo speaker. (credit: Luke MacGregor/Bloomberg via Getty Images) A Delaware federal court has ordered Amazon.....»»
Daily Telescope: Zooming in on one of the most iconic night sky sights
It is the most obvious star cluster that can be observed with the naked eye. Enlarge / Messier 45 as seen from Texas. (credit: Jeff Cohen) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in this wo.....»»
Amazon Echo Show 8 is back down to its cheapest-ever price
The second-generation Amazon Echo Show 8, a smart display that's powered by Alexa, is once again available for its cheapest-ever price of just $60 from Amazon......»»
Samsung’s best surround sound and soundbar bundle is $500 off
The Samsung Q990C 11.1.4-channel soundbar, which creates Dolby Atmos surround sound and supports Amazon's Alexa, is $500 off from Samsung for a limited time......»»
This Polk Audio soundbar is on sale for $200 at Best Buy
The Polk Audio React soundbar, which creates surround sound and supports Amazon's Alexa, is available from Best Buy for an affordable $200 after a $70 discount......»»
Daily Telescope: A closer look at the most-distant object visible to the naked eye
Looking far away to understand our own home. Enlarge / The Andromeda Galaxy, as seen from The Milky Way Galaxy. (credit: Kevin Chernoff) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in this wor.....»»
Daily deals Oct. 23: 45% off Apple MagSafe Battery Pack, 34% off Apple Watch SE, Philips Wireless Headphones for $29, more
Today's top deals include $600 off a 2023 77" Sony Class Bravia XR 4K Smart Google TV, 86% off Speck iPhone cases, 38% off a 2022 75" LG Alexa built-in 4K Smart TV, 71% off a Pictar Smart 60mm telephoto lens for smartphones, and more.Get a 75-inch LG.....»»
Apple Podcasts integration with Amazon Alexa now available in more countries
Apple partnered with Amazon in 2019 to bring Apple Podcasts support to Amazon Echo devices through the Alexa virtual assistant. This allowed users to ask the assistant to play any of the shows available on Apple’s platform. While this integration w.....»»
Alexa vs. HomeKit: Which smart home platform is best?
Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit are two of the best smart home platforms available, but which is best for your home? Here's a closer look to help you decide......»»
Prime Day deal gets you an Echo Pop Smart Speaker for only $18
The Amazon Echo Pop, a cheap smart speaker that's powered by Alexa, is even more affordable in this year's Prime Day deals at just $18 after a $22 discount......»»