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......»»
Harnessing tumor"s power to heal non-healing wounds
Scientists have discovered a way to train healthy immune cells to acquire the skills of some tumor cells—but for a good purpose—to accelerate diabetic wound healing. This remarkably promising finding, recently published in EMBO Molecular Medicine.....»»
The best games to play with Alexa in 2023
Did you know that there are tons of games you can play with Alexa? From choose-your-own-adventures to family trivia, here are some of our favorite Echo games......»»
Get an Amazon Echo Dot and Smart Bulb for $15 with this deal
Don't miss your last chance this year to bring home an Amazon Echo Dot and Alexa-compatible smart bulb for only $15......»»
What is Amazon Alexa, and what can it do?
What exactly is Alexa? How exactly does it work? Here's everything you need to know about how Alexa works, where it comes from, and how it can help you......»»
Alexa helps Siri avoid last place in MKBHD smartphone voice assistant test [Video]
Siri isn’t the worst voice assistant on phones today, according to MKBHD. In his latest video, Marques Brownlee conducts are four-way test between Siri and its competitors to see how voice assistants compare in 2022. more… The post Alexa helps.....»»
The 20 most-read stories on Ars Technica in 2022
Looking back on 2022's top topics, including AI, Alexa, James Webb, and more. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) When 2022 dawned, there were a few things we knew we would be writing about: The global pandemi.....»»
The Amazon Echo Auto is a car accessory only die-hard Alexa users should get
The Amazon Echo Auto is a great way to get Alexa in your car, but it's an accessory you probably don't need......»»
The best Alexa skills to use on your Amazon Echo in 2023
Amazon Alexa has changed the way we live and play with tech. Here, we compiled some of the best and most useful skills that you can add to your Alexa today......»»
Ansys to help train Indian engineers in electronics and semiconductors
As countries worldwide are building semiconductor ecosystems for national security reasons, India is trying to encourage advanced fabless semiconductors and deep technology......»»
How to EV train in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
This can get very complicated, so we'll fill out your Pokédex entry for you with everything you need to know about EV training in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. .....»»
Apple"s HomePod & other smart speakers help people feel less alone, more empowered
A new study has discovered that most people enjoy smart speakers like Apple's HomePod and see them as having a net-positive impact on their lives.HomePod mini uses Siri as its smart assistantWhether it is Siri on a HomePod mini or Alexa on an Amazon.....»»
The 8 best Alexa holiday commands
Need some help preparing for the holidays? Alexa knows tons of commands that can bring holiday cheer to your party. Here are some commands to try this winter......»»
Grandmother sues cop who wrongly targeted her home using “Find My” app
Denver Police Department vows to train officers on how "Find My" app works. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) In January, Colorado police officers confined a 77-year-old grandmother named Ruby Johnson for hours in a squad.....»»
This AI chatbot is dominating social media with its frighteningly good essays
Imagine if Siri could write you a college essay, or Alexa could spit out a movie review in the style of Shakespeare......»»
What does Polly say? Community science data reveal species differences in vocal learning by parrots
While most animals don't learn their vocalizations, everyone knows that parrots do—they are excellent mimics of human speech. But how large is the vocabulary of different parrot species? Do males "talk" more than females? Does a parrot's vocabulary.....»»
Best Amazon Alexa-enabled devices: lights, plugs, thermostats, cameras, and more
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......»»
The best Alexa-enabled devices
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......»»
Where to stream the Brad Pitt action movie Bullet Train
Find out where to stream the action movie Bullet Train, starring Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Bad Bunny, and a train full of assassins......»»
There’s still time to get an Amazon Echo Dot while it’s just $15
The third-generation Amazon Echo Dot is still just $15 from Best Buy, so here's your chance to buy multiples of the Alexa-powered smart speaker for your home......»»
Audible on iOS gets hands-free listening and more thanks to Alexa voice commands
Audible has updated its iOS app today with a nice addition – Alexa support. That means you can now use voice commands to start listening to a book, ask questions, or get help with anything else Alexa is capable of. more… The post Audible on iOS.....»»