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......»»
Bandai Namco is rebranding itself next year; fans don"t care for the change
Bandai Namco is changing its logo starting next year, and fans aren't impressed. The new logo features a magenta "speech bubble" that looks more like a child's broken model train track at first glance. The company name appears linearly in the neon fr.....»»
How to connect Alexa to lights
Amazon's Alexa makes it easy to connect your smart lights to your smart assistant for simple, streamlined control. Learn how to do it with these easy steps......»»
New Zealand parrot is smart enough to use touchscreen but cannot distinguish between real and virtual worlds
A trio of researchers at the University of Auckland has found that the New Zealand parrot is smart enough to use a touchscreen but not smart enough to understand the difference between virtual and real imagery. In their paper published in the journal.....»»
From mines to COVID: Cambodia dogs train to sniff out virus
Cambodian anti-landmine authorities are training dogs to sniff out COVID-19, hoping the sharp-nosed canines normally used to detect underground explosives can keep the virus on a tight leash......»»
Amazon’s new Alexa Together is an aging-in-place solution for seniors
Alexa Together is Amazon's new aging in place service launching in 2022. Here's how it connects families and caregivers while helping out seniors on their own......»»
Amazon fall hardware event: Home robot, flying drone, and new Alexa devices
Amazon's annual September event was filled with several exciting announcements, including an Alexa-powered home robot, new smart display, and much more......»»
Samsung’s latest 5G mmWave test took place inside a speeding subway train
Samsung successfully tested mmWave 5G on a subway in Seoul . It promises to bring high-speed networking to other public transport......»»
The wall-mountable Echo Show 15 will rule your smart home
Amazon is adding another Echo Show to its lineup of smart displays. The Echo Show 15 can be wall-mounted and uses Alexa to control all your smart home devices......»»
The train that shrunk France… and Western Europe
The record-setting high-speed train went into service on this day 40 years ago. Enlarge (credit: SNCF) Every year, the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine (European Heritage Days) weekend in September offers visitors a chance to visit numerou.....»»
The train that shrunk France… and Europe
The record-setting high-speed train went into service on this day 40 years ago. Enlarge (credit: SNCF) Every year, the Journées Européennes Patrimoine (European Heritage Days) weekend in September offers visitors a chance to visit numerous m.....»»
A crotch-level Alexa camera doesn’t sound like a great idea
An anonymously sourced report has Amazon working on a soundbar with a camera. Let us hope not......»»
Best Alexa settings to update right now
Changing a few settings in your Amazon Echo can turn Alexa from a good smart assistant to a great one. Change these five settings to improve your experience......»»
How to change Alexa’s voice
Tired of Alexa's voice? In this guide, we'll show you how to change your Alexa's accent and spoken language, as well as how to add skills for celebrity voices......»»
How to connect IFTTT with Alexa
Combining Alexa with IFTTT streamlines your smart home operation and unlocks brand new ways to use your smart assistant. Learn how to make Applets in Alexa......»»
Alexa Guard vs. Nest Aware
Alexa Guard and Nest Aware are home security branches of Amazon and Google's smart home ecosystems, but which of the two is the better package? Let us weigh in......»»
How to add multiple items to an Alexa list
One of the most useful Alexa features is the ability to add items to a shopping list with voice commands. Did you know you can add more than one at a time?.....»»
Can Alexa connect to Bluetooth speakers?
Would you like to connect your Echo device to another Bluetooth speaker to expand your sound or switch to headphones? Here's how Alexa's app can help you do it!.....»»
Two years after launching, Inspired Capital has closed its second fund with $281 million
Inspired Capital, the New York-based early-stage venture firm that was founded in 2019 by entrepreneurs Alexa von Tobel and Penny Pritzker, is today announcing the close of their second fund with $281 million in capital commitments, an amount that br.....»»
Two years after launching, Inspired Capital has finished raising its second fund
Inspired Capital, the New York-based early-stage venture firm that was founded in 2019 by entrepreneurs Alexa von Tobel and Penny Pritzker, is today announcing the close of their second fund with $281 million in capital commitments, an amount that br.....»»
How to get the most out of connecting Alexa and Sonos
Alexa, Amazon's trusty voice assistant, can do a lot when linked with Sonos speakers. Here are a few tips we recommend to get the most out of your at-home A/V......»»