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The funniest things to ask Alexa

Alexa can be hilarious. Check out some funny things to ask Alexa when you want the voice assistant to show off her sense of humor or unveil a hidden Easter egg......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsMay 28th, 2021

Alexa tells 10-year-old child to perform a deadly "challenge"

Echo owner Kristin Livdahl took to Twitter on Sunday to share an odd story with the world: that very day, her 10-year-old child asked Alexa for a challenge to perform. Instead of suggesting something relatively-harmless, like answering a riddle, solv.....»»

Category: topSource:  techspotRelated NewsDec 30th, 2021

Amazon Echo Show 15 review: Alexa on the big screen

Size and versatility make the Echo Show 15 a sensible organization hub for tech-savvy families. Enlarge / Amazon's Echo Show 15 is about the largest smart display you can find. (credit: Scharon Harding) When getting a display.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 29th, 2021

Alexa suggests 10-year-old put a penny on partially exposed plug

"Alexa: Stop recommending stupid and dangerous things." Enlarge (credit: WichienTep | Getty Images) A 10-year-old girl and her mother got a lesson about the utility of voice assistants after Amazon's Alexa suggested the girl t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 28th, 2021

Amazon"s Alexa Tells 10-year-old Girl To Put Penny in Plug Socket

Amazon has updated its Alexa voice assistant after it "challenged" a 10-year-old girl to touch a coin to the prongs of a half-inserted plug. From a report: The suggestion came after the girl asked Alexa for a "challenge to do". "Plug in a phone charg.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsDec 28th, 2021

Amazon has a serious Alexa user retention issue

According to a recent report from Bloomberg, Amazon has a dirty little secret that it has been contending with for years......»»

Category: topSource:  techspotRelated NewsDec 23rd, 2021

How to set up an Amazon Echo

Learn how to set up your Amazon Echo and get started with Alexa. We show you how to customize and make the most of voice commands......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 23rd, 2021

Amazon"s Alexa Stalled With Users as Interest Faded, Documents Show

Bloomberg Businessweek: Each holiday season since 2015, Amazon.com has counted on selling a lot of its Alexa voice-controlled smart speakers. For almost as long, it's known that the devices have had trouble holding customers' attention even into Janu.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsDec 23rd, 2021

How to talk to Samuel L. Jackson using Alexa

The Samuel L. Jackson voice is a fun skill for your Alexa-enabled devices. We show you how to get this skill on your Echo device and customize the options......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 23rd, 2021

How to secure your Alexa device

Alexa devices in your home have microphones to listen to what you say and cameras to record you. Use caution......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 22nd, 2021

How to talk to Santa with Alexa and Google Assistant

Who says you need to go to a mall to see Santa? Why not chat with Kris Kringle from your cozy home, using a smart speaker or digital assistant device......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 22nd, 2021

How to have Alexa listen for running water and beeping appliances

With Alexa's Sound Detectors, the voice assistant can now listen for the sounds of running water and beeping appliances in your home. Here's how to configure......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 21st, 2021

The best Apple HomeKit-compatible devices

Amazon Alexa devices are not the only choice in home automation. Apple HomeKit-enabled devices are increasing by leaps and bounds. Here are our favorites......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 15th, 2021

The 76 best and funniest tweets of 2021

Ask me how the year has blown past us and I will not be able to give you a sufficient answer.Time really is slick, isn't it? Time during a pandemic? Hang it up. Give up and give in. No controlling that sucker. So, yes, we are nearly through the year......»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsDec 12th, 2021

Amazon is shutting down one of the oldest staples on the internet

It's the end of an era.Amazon has announced that it will be shutting down Alexa.No, Amazon isn't shuttering the popular voice assistant found in its home technology products such Echo Dot. The ecommerce giant is closing down Alexa.com, an online serv.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsDec 12th, 2021

The funniest questions to ask Siri

Did you know Siri has a sense of humor? Besides the usual alarms and directions, ask them about dating or their favorite movies for some fun and giggles......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 10th, 2021

Alexa.com Is "Retiring"

Alexa.com, the internet company that provides web traffic data, global rankings, and other information on over 30 million websites, is being retired on May 1, 2022. The announcement was brief and didn't explain what was behind the decision. The Alexa.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsDec 8th, 2021

Is your Amazon Echo, Alexa, or Ring down today? You aren’t alone

Outages at Amazon Web Services have caused malfunctions for Amazon, Ring, Disney Plus, and other platforms......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 7th, 2021

AWS is still down - with large parts of the internet gone with it

Facebook, Disney Plus, Alexa and more affected by AWS outage - here's all we know so far......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 7th, 2021

Is your Alexa down this morning? You aren’t alone

Outages at Amazon Web Services have caused malfunctions for Amazon, Ring, Disney Plus, and other platforms......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 7th, 2021

An Amazon Server Outage is Causing Problems for Alexa, Ring, Disney Plus, and Others

Problems with some of the Amazon Web Services cloud servers are causing slow loading or failures for significant chunks of the internet. From a report: The company's widespread network of data centers powers many of the things you interact with onlin.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsDec 7th, 2021