Can you train a parrot to use Alexa, and should you?
Can parrots use Alexa voice commands to control Echos or even order items? You may be surprised just what these intelligent birds can get away with -- and how......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
New deep learning AI tool helps ecologists monitor rare birds through their songs
Researchers have developed a new deep learning AI tool that generates lifelike bird songs to train bird identification tools, helping ecologists to monitor rare species in the wild. The findings are presented in Methods in Ecology and Evolution......»»
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.....»»
McGovern Automotive, Swickard Auto among buyers of luxury, domestic dealerships in deals across 4 states
Two of the transactions included groups ranked on top dealerships list. One selling dealer plans to stay and help train the dealership's new owner......»»
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......»»
Artists may “poison” AI models before Copyright Office can issue guidance
Copyright Office to recommend protections for works used to train AI in 2024. Enlarge / An image OpenAI created using DALL-E 3. (credit: OpenAI) Artists have spent the past year fighting companies that have been training.....»»
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......»»
Mobility leaders launch SkillFusion to train EV charger techs
The platform is designed for both licensed electricians and technicians as a skill enhancement program......»»
Fidias: YouTuber sorry for freeloading stunt video in Japan
Fidias Panayiotou filmed himself dodging train fares and a five-star hotel breakfast bill......»»
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......»»
Amazon’s answer to Apple AirPods are down to $35 right now
The third-generation Amazon Echo Buds, which offer easy access to Amazon's Alexa at a very affordable price, are currently even cheaper for Prime Day at $35......»»
Experts call for more evidence as medical and teacher education embrace simulation technologies
Researchers are urging an evidence-based approach to the use of simulations to train medics and teachers, amid signs that technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and mixed reality could reshape education in both professions......»»