The 25 best Alexa skills
Alexa sure has plenty of talents to share. Here are some of our favorite Alexa skills and how to use them......»»
The best Alexa commands
Unboxed an Amazon Echo and looking for the best Alexa commands? Learn how you can utilize your new virtual assistant to its full potential with our guide......»»
Speed dating skills can kickstart business relationships between entrepreneurs and mentors
The connection start-up entrepreneurs and potential mentors build during their very first "date" plays an important role in determining whether a mentoring relationship develops......»»
SwitchBot Curtain with Alexa makes any curtains smart for $99
There are thousands of great smart home devices with Alexa out there these days. Tens of thousands, even. But how many of them will actually wow you? The answer will obviously vary depending on who you ask, but the list is typically pretty short. Tod.....»»
US prison labor programs violate fundamental human rights, new report finds
Incarcerated workers generate billions of dollars worth of goods and services annually but are paid pennies per hour without proper training or opportunity to build skills for careers after release, according to a comprehensive nationwide report rele.....»»
GM drops 4-year degree requirement for many jobs, will focus on skills
The strategy is part of GM's mission to become the most inclusive company in the world. GM's new diversity, equity and inclusion team is leading the effort......»»
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......»»
Wyoming’s Maker Access Pass
Tyler Kerr runs the Innovation Wyrkshop, a makerspace at the University of Wyoming. Largely because of COVID, state officials saw the potential for makerspaces in vocational rehab and developing skills in local communities. And so they are funding t.....»»
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!.....»»
Genetic clues to how dogs became man"s best friends
Two mutations in the melanocortin 2 receptor gene—which is involved in the production of the stress hormone cortisol—may have played a role in the domestication of dogs by allowing them to develop social cognitive skills in order to interact and.....»»
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.....»»
Apple has quietly built an automated Photoshop into iOS 16
Apple's iOS 16 has some secret photo-editing skills that appear to be jabs at Photoshop and Google's Magic Eraser......»»
Otters learn from each other—but solve some puzzles alone
Otters learn skills from each other—but they also solve some mysteries alone, new research shows......»»
Reading aloud to your kids might make them smarter
Reading to little ones builds bonds with their caregivers and boosts their language and literacy skills, but story time also benefits older kids, a new study reports......»»
Beyond research output, student well-being should be part of university quality indicators
Increasingly, students want more from higher education institutions beyond skills and knowledge, graduation certificates and the promise of employment. They also want care and guidance. Students even want to actively collaborate on their university's.....»»
Top-rated educational math apps may not be best for children"s learning
The top 25 math apps for children under five-years-old do not reflect best practices on how children learn and develop their early mathematical skills, according to a new report from IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»