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Amazon Alexa

Amazon’s Alexa smart assistant seems to be everywhere. Since it was first announced in 2014 with the original Amazon Echo speaker, the voice assistant has gained thousands of new “skills” and comes in a variety of form factors – from miniature speakers to ones with a video camera and a touchscreen. Alexa has been integrated into a wide range of devices including cars, fridges, smartwatches, lights, and security cameras.

Amazon’s Alexa can now act on its own hunches to turn off lights and moreAmazon’s Alexa can now act on its own hunches to turn off lights and more
Humble Store winter sale discounts Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Dirt 5, and moreHumble Store winter sale discounts Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Dirt 5, and more
Amazon opens Alexa AI tech for the first time so car makers can build custom assistantsAmazon opens Alexa AI tech for the first time so car makers can build custom assistants
Grab a two-pack of the latest Echo Dot for $50 at Amazon todayGrab a two-pack of the latest Echo Dot for $50 at Amazon today
Alexa’s ‘Tell Me When’ skill combines reminders with contextual informationAlexa’s ‘Tell Me When’ skill combines reminders with contextual information
Queen Elizabeth will deliver her Christmas Day message via Alexa this year, if you askQueen Elizabeth will deliver her Christmas Day message via Alexa this year, if you ask
Amazon launches group video and audio calling for Echo devices, and a Zoom previewAmazon launches group video and audio calling for Echo devices, and a Zoom preview
Sony’s WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds are down to a new low price todaySony’s WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds are down to a new low price today
Amazon adds Live Translation to Alexa’s toolbox of skillsAmazon adds Live Translation to Alexa’s toolbox of skills
Amazon now lets you text Alexa on iOS to ask for things instead of only using your voiceAmazon now lets you text Alexa on iOS to ask for things instead of only using your voice
Amazon’s Alexa can now intuitively switch between more languagesAmazon’s Alexa can now intuitively switch between more languages
Amazon adds webcam support to the Fire TV CubeAmazon adds webcam support to the Fire TV Cube
Amazon’s Echo Buds can now track your running workoutsAmazon’s Echo Buds can now track your running workouts
Amazon announces upgraded Echo Frames smart glasses as it opens availability to everyoneAmazon announces upgraded Echo Frames smart glasses as it opens availability to everyone
How to use Alexa Care Hub to check in on older relativesHow to use Alexa Care Hub to check in on older relatives
Amazon’s Alexa will now guess what skills you want to use based on your questionsAmazon’s Alexa will now guess what skills you want to use based on your questions
Amazon Echo Dot (2020) review: have a ball

Amazon’s latest entry-level smart speaker has a new design, but few other improvements over the last model

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Anker FCC filing hints at second-gen Amazon Echo Buds with wireless chargingAnker FCC filing hints at second-gen Amazon Echo Buds with wireless charging
Amazon Echo (2020) review: music of the sphere

Amazon’s latest Echo brings room tuning and impressive sound quality to the $100 price point

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Fire TV boxes are getting a host of new hands-free features via paired Alexa devicesFire TV boxes are getting a host of new hands-free features via paired Alexa devices
The best Kindle and Echo deals you can get during Prime Day 2020The best Kindle and Echo deals you can get during Prime Day 2020
Amazon’s Alexa app will soon work as an in-car display for the Echo AutoAmazon’s Alexa app will soon work as an in-car display for the Echo Auto
Ring’s Traffic Stop feature is about bringing more accountability to policingRing’s Traffic Stop feature is about bringing more accountability to policing
Amazon’s 2020 hardware event: all of the news and announcementsAmazon’s 2020 hardware event: all of the news and announcements
The Ring drone is just the latest Amazon privacy puzzle boxThe Ring drone is just the latest Amazon privacy puzzle box
Don’t worry, you can still buy a dot-shaped Echo DotDon’t worry, you can still buy a dot-shaped Echo Dot
Amazon’s fall hardware event: the 13 biggest announcementsAmazon’s fall hardware event: the 13 biggest announcements
Amazon announces $29.99 Fire TV Stick Lite and upgraded Fire TV StickAmazon announces $29.99 Fire TV Stick Lite and upgraded Fire TV Stick
Amazon unveils new Guard Plus subscription for $4.99 per monthAmazon unveils new Guard Plus subscription for $4.99 per month
Alexa’s latest upgrades help it listen to multiple people and ask clarifying questionsAlexa’s latest upgrades help it listen to multiple people and ask clarifying questions
Amazon rolls out new ball-shaped Echo Dots, starting at $50Amazon rolls out new ball-shaped Echo Dots, starting at $50
Amazon Echo and Alexa event live blog: all the news, products, and updates

Alexa, show me some hardware

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Amazon’s Echo conquered the smart home — what comes next?Amazon’s Echo conquered the smart home — what comes next?
Amazon’s fall Alexa hardware event is set for September 24thAmazon’s fall Alexa hardware event is set for September 24th
Amazon gives Samuel L. Jackson his own Alexa wake phraseAmazon gives Samuel L. Jackson his own Alexa wake phrase
Amazon rebrands FreeTime to Amazon Kids to make the service less confusingAmazon rebrands FreeTime to Amazon Kids to make the service less confusing
Amazon Alexa’s next celebrity voice belongs to Bollywood star Amitabh BachchanAmazon Alexa’s next celebrity voice belongs to Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan
Amazon, Apple, and Google’s open-source smart home standard is on track for a 2021 launchAmazon, Apple, and Google’s open-source smart home standard is on track for a 2021 launch
Amazon Alexa for Residential will let the voice assistant power apartment complexesAmazon Alexa for Residential will let the voice assistant power apartment complexes
Amazon’s Echo Flex is getting a new smart clock accessoryAmazon’s Echo Flex is getting a new smart clock accessory

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