How to make your own Alexa skills
Learn how to build your own Alexa skills with Amazon's tools. You can even share your new skills with friends or publish them to the Alexa Skills Store......»»
Where to find the bookseller in Stardew Valley
Books are the best way to learn new skills in Stardew Valley, but the bookseller isn't around all that often. Let's go over how and where to find this new NPC......»»
Home Depot’s Hubspace is a great way to start building your smart home
Hubspace isn't as powerful as Alexa or Google Home, but its simple design makes it great for beginners. Here are our impressions of the smart home software......»»
Amazon Big Spring Sale: Get up to 43% off Echo smart speakers
Get an Amazon Echo smart speaker with the discounts that are available in Amazon's Big Spring Sale, where prices for the Alexa-powered devices start at $23......»»
No soft skills training spells missed opportunity for many organizations
New research from Wiley suggests soft skills training can positively impact job performance and retention, but many organizations are missing out on its advantages......»»
Experts urge dog owners to teach life skills to help their canines cope with distractions
Many working dogs have to cope with sirens, sudden loud noises and flashing lights while carrying out vital work that keeps humans safe. Visual and acoustic distractions distinctly affect people's ability to concentrate and perform tasks; a new study.....»»
Save $100 on this Cobra dash cam with rear view camera
The Cobra SC 400D dash cam comes with a rear-view accessory and built-in Amazon's Alexa. It's currently on sale from Best Buy for $300 after a $100 discount......»»
Research finds link between reducing stigma of poverty in schools and improved math, reading skills
Researchers from Newcastle University have identified a link between reducing the stigma of poverty in schools and the reading and math attainment of pupils......»»
Jokes and sound effects: 50+ funny things to ask Alexa in 2024
Did you know that Alexa is a comedy genius? Here's a list of talking points that Amazon's voice assistant is sure to make you laugh over. Enjoy open-mic night!.....»»
Pok Pok Montessori-inspired iOS app launches interactive ‘Shapes’ toy
A new toy has landed for the fantastic Montessori-inspired iOS app Pok Pok. “Shapes” helps kids with fine motor skills, problem-solving, imagination, confidence, and more. more….....»»
We have a technology skills mismatch problem and only IT can fix it
We have a technology skills mismatch problem and only IT can fix it.....»»
Not just humans: Bees and chimps can also pass on their skills
Bumblebees and chimpanzees can learn skills from their peers so complicated that they could never have mastered them on their own, an ability previously thought to be unique to humans, two studies said on Wednesday......»»
How to connect Alexa to your TV for smart voice control
Alexa is a powerful smart assistant that can even control your TV. Here's how to connect Alexa to your smart TV, set-top box, or streaming device......»»
Echo Hub vs. Echo Show 8: Which is the best option for your smart home?
The Echo Hub and Echo Show 8 both feature a large touchscreen and give you access to the Alexa voice assistant. But which one is best for your smart home?.....»»
How to use Amazon Echo as a doorbell chime
Your Echo device can be linked to your video doorbell, allowing the former to issue a chime when the latter is rung. Here’s how to set this up in the Alexa app!.....»»
How would an AI turn out if you raised it like a child?
Stick a camera on a child, then feed what it captures to an AI, and it almost works. Enlarge (credit: selimaksan) ChatGPT, arguably the most famous chatbot ever, learned its sometimes human-like conversational skills by.....»»
Support for increasing low-wage workers" compensation: The role of fixed-growth mindsets
New York City Mayor Eric Adams came in for criticism in early 2022 for suggesting that low-paid workers such as restaurant and retail staff were low-skilled and did not "have the academic skills to sit in the corner office.".....»»
Amazon Echo Hub review: a smart remote for your wall
The Amazon Echo Hub gives you the buttons to finally stop relying on Alexa, but its interface comes with its own quirks......»»
Protect your personal data: how to secure an Alexa device
Alexa devices in your home have microphones to listen to what you say and cameras to record you. Use caution......»»
Can you manage your house with a local, no-cloud voice assistant? Mostly, yes.
If you're tired of Alexa and Google listening, local voice is a real thing now. Enlarge / The most impressive part is what Home Assistant's voice control does not do: share your voice input with a large entity aiming to sell you.....»»
What are "multiplication facts"? Why are they essential to your child"s success in math?
One of the essential skills students need to master in primary school mathematics are "multiplication facts.".....»»