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......»»
What is Alexa Intruder Alert?
You may have seen the memes, but you really can set up an Alexa Intruder Alert with various actions, either as an emergency response or a personal joke......»»
Save $50 on this Bose Bluetooth speaker with Alexa at Walmart
We're ecstatic to share one of the best Bluetooth speaker deals we've seen all year on Walmart. Pick up this Bose portable speaker for $50 off!.....»»
Following Amazon Alexa, Jaguar Land Rover will release What3words update for 350,000 vehicles
Jaguar Land Rover said it will integrate geolocation program What3words into more than 350,000 existing vehicles to streamline in-vehicle navigation. Only vehicles with the Pivi Pro infotainment system will be able to download the update, and all ne.....»»
Tim Cook is concerned that slow erosion of privacy is a big danger
Apple CEO Tim Cook worries that a slow loss of privacy in today's world will gradually train people and coerce them into acting differently as they adjust to a new normal.Apple's CEO spoke about the fears he holds in a landscape where devices are pro.....»»
Watch Brad Pitt show his funny side in explicit new Bullet Train trailer
Sony Pictures has released a second full-length trailer for upcoming action thriller Bullet Train......»»
Germany Slashes Summer Train Fares More Than 90 Percent To Curb Driving, Save Fuel
Germany's parliament has set summer train fares at 9 euros per month in a bid to slash pollution and curb imports of Russian oil by spurring drivers to take public transit. From a report: The initiative takes effect on June 1, with 9 euros covering t.....»»
"A parrot as a pet is like a toddler who never grows up": Suitability of endangered parrots as pets
"Say 'Polly wants a cracker!'" This classic catchphrase is actually quite an insult to the birds who are among the most intelligent creatures on Earth. One particularly famous example was Harvard-based African gray parrot Alex, who not only developed.....»»
How to use Amazon Alexa hands-free on Android
This tutorial explains how you can use Amazon Alexa hands-free on Android. The post How to use Amazon Alexa hands-free on Android first appeared on Phandroid. Amazon Alexa works hands-free out of the box on a lot of devices but unfortunatel.....»»
Jessica Ennis-Hill: Why I now train around my period
Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill launches an app giving women exercises according to their menstrual cycle......»»
War Stories: How Gears of War almost didn’t have multiplayer
Gameplay designer recalls early multiplayer map tests were "always a train wreck." Produced by Adam Davis-McGee, directed by James Herron, and edited by Patrick Biesemans and JC Scruggs. Click here for the transcript. (video link) Today, t.....»»
What an Alexa red ring means and how to fix it
Is your Alexa device showing a red ring that doesn't seem to go away? Don't worry -- it's usually something that's easy to fix. Here's what you should know......»»
NY State is Giving Out Hundreds of Robots as Companions For the Elderly
The state of New York will distribute robot companions to the homes of more than 800 older adults. From a report: The robots are not able to help with physical tasks, but function as more proactive versions of digital assistants like Siri or Alexa --.....»»
Memorial Day Echo Auto deal adds Alexa to your car for $19.99
Amazon’s tremendous online marketplace and its inconceivable nationwide distribution network are obviously both impressive. But it’s possible that neither one is Amazon’s crowning achievement at this point. Instead, it might actuall.....»»
Why car dealership leaders should train their replacements
The first rule of succession planning is talking about succession planning. Few dealerships have a formal replacement strategy in place......»»
Diamond mirrors for high-powered lasers
Just about every car, train and plane that's been built since 1970 has been manufactured using high-power lasers that shoot a continuous beam of light. These lasers are strong enough to cut steel, precise enough to perform surgery, and powerful enoug.....»»
Waiting for the water train in scorching India
Afroz misses school every day to spend hours waiting with a handcart full of containers for a special train bringing precious water to people suffering a heatwave in India's desert state of Rajasthan......»»
For Get Caught Reading Month, let Alexa suggest a book
May is Get Caught Reading Month, and Alexa is more than up to the task of helping you participate. Here's how Alexa can help you find a good book or audiobook......»»
Talk to the wrist: Alexa is the best smartwatch assistant
Whether you're looking to control your smart home or ask some questions, Alexa may just be the right voice-activated assistant for your smartwatch......»»
New study of train travel pre- and during COVID-19 suggests three ways to make commuting less stressful
A study by an Aston University engineering systems and management expert suggests that encouraging rail passengers to buy tickets via their smartphones is one of three changes that could make commuting quicker and safer......»»
This 50-inch TV with Fire TV and Alexa is $340 at Best Buy
The 50-inch Amazon Omni Series 4K TV, which features built-in microphones to listen to your voice commands, is currently on sale from Best Buy at $160 off......»»