What to know before you enable Alexa Guard
Compatible Amazon Echo smart speakers and displays can help protect your home with a feature called Alexa Guard. Here are all of the details you need to know......»»
5 unique and creative uses for Alexa’s Sound Detection feature
Alexa's Sound Detection feature allows you to build Routines around a number of different audio cues. Here are five ideas for some automations you can create......»»
New model that examines materials at mesoscale may be bridge to next-gen devices
A newly developed model may serve as a bridge between quantum mechanical calculations at the atomic scale and devices that could enable next-generation quantum technologies, according to a team of Penn State researchers......»»
The 5 best Alexa skills for older people (and one bonus tip)
Alexa can help your loved ones manage prescriptions, hire a plumber, and so much more. Here are five of the best Alexa skills for older folks you can use today......»»
$25 Kasa power strip on Amazon controls 3 devices with a smartphone or Alexa
Power strips on Amazon are great, but it should go without saying that smart plugs are essential tech in any smart home. They also happen to provide what is by far the easiest way to add smart features to any dumb device. It couldn’t be any eas.....»»
How to update Alexa
Are you interested in getting the latest updates for your Alexa voice assistant? Is there anything you need to update manually? Learn how Alexa updates work......»»
GM Financial switching to Safe-Guard for car dealer F&I products
General Motors will switch its white-label F&I product provider from the Amynta Group to Safe-Guard in the fourth quarter. The transition will also find it introducing new electric vehicle-specific coverages for dealership finance managers to sell......»»
MacBook upgrades within the Apple Self Service Repair program would be a win-win
There was good news and bad news yesterday. The Apple Self Service Repair program was extended to the M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models – but if you were hoping that would enable DIY MacBook upgrades, you’re out of luck. Apple very deliberat.....»»
Dead Island 2 will let you speak to its zombies using Amazon Alexa
New Alexa Game Control launches alongside Dead Island 2 next year and is giving me strong Kinect flashbacks......»»
Dead Island 2 supports experimental Amazon Alexa voice controls
You'll be able to say "Hey, Zombie!" with the help of Amazon Alex Game Control technology when Dead Island 2 launches......»»
How Next-Generation Sequencing Can Enable Precision Oncology [Sponsored]
Celebrating those who enhance the ability to provide the right treatment for the right patient at the right time, the Cancer Community Awards, sponsored by AstraZeneca, presents an individual or organization with the Catalyst for Precision Medicine A.....»»
Revealed missing step in lipid formation could enable detection of past climates
The missing step in the formation of a lipid molecule that allows certain single-celled organisms to survive the most extreme environments on Earth has now been deciphered. This new understanding, uncovered by a team of biochemists from Penn State an.....»»
How to make HomeKit see more of your gadgets with Home Assistant
Tiny server can unlock greater powers in not only HomeKit, but Google and Alexa. Enlarge / The Apple Home application is seen on an iPhone screen on November 15, 2017. The Home app allows people to control accessories in their home, li.....»»
Roundup of pets messing with Google and Alexa
Pets can get caught doing some truly crazy things, and that even includes interacting with smart devices powered by Alexa and Google technology. Check it out!.....»»
How to show the battery percentage of your Mac
The indicator that displays the exact battery percentage for your Mac system is one of the most useful tools available. Let's take a look at how to enable it......»»
HomeKit Weekly: Upgraded Eve Motion sets the standard for HomeKit motion sensors with Thread support and IPX3 waterproofing
As a company, Eve has built their business on HomeKit. There’s no Eve Cloud. There’s no support for Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. It’s all HomeKit. The Eve app for iPhone is a nice Home app replacement. With its new motion sensor, Eve con.....»»
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......»»
Acuant collaborates with Ping Identity to provide customers with fraud-fighting technology
Acuant has integrated with Ping Identity, leveraging PingOne DaVinci, a no-code identity orchestration service. The partnership will offer Acuant’s solutions to enable customization of Know Your Customer (KYC) and identity proofing for a divers.....»»
The best Amazon Alexa smart speakers
Like using Alexa to control your smart home, play music, and interact with Amazon? These are the top speakers with Alexa built-in. Find the best model for you!.....»»
How to disable voice purchases on Amazon Alexa
This tutorial explains how to disable voice purchasing on Amazon Alexa. The post How to disable voice purchases on Amazon Alexa first appeared on Phandroid. Amazon Alexa voice commands offer a lot of conveniences, especially when you have a.....»»
Why I love electronics industry (4): Making money is only meant to enable a free life
I always think that "people who have a free mind are wise people." Making money is a "mundane" matter, and one probably wouldn't need too much money once one's mind is freed......»»