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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.

How to change Alexa’s language or accentHow to change Alexa’s language or accent
Barbara Krasnoff
A Mickey Mouse-themed Echo Wall Clock might be on the wayA Mickey Mouse-themed Echo Wall Clock might be on the way
The Verge Guide to Amazon AlexaThe Verge Guide to Amazon Alexa
Barbara Krasnoff
Women are more likely than men to say ‘please’ to their smart speakerWomen are more likely than men to say ‘please’ to their smart speaker
How to use Alexa to turn on the lightsHow to use Alexa to turn on the lights
How to hear (and delete) every conversation your Amazon Alexa has recordedHow to hear (and delete) every conversation your Amazon Alexa has recorded
How to manage your shopping lists with AlexaHow to manage your shopping lists with Alexa
How to add skills to your Amazon AlexaHow to add skills to your Amazon Alexa
Here are the best Black Friday smart speaker dealsHere are the best Black Friday smart speaker deals
After five years of Amazon’s Alexa, why isn’t it better?After five years of Amazon’s Alexa, why isn’t it better?
Amazon Echo Studio review: finally, an Echo that sounds great

The Studio is a great-sounding smart speaker that has some silly gimmicks you can thankfully ignore

Dan Seifert
Your Amazon Echo or Google Home could be fooled by a laser ‘speaking’ wordsYour Amazon Echo or Google Home could be fooled by a laser ‘speaking’ words
How to make Google Assistant or Alexa find any missing item with a Tile trackerHow to make Google Assistant or Alexa find any missing item with a Tile tracker
Amazon adds new wake-up lighting and sleep timer features for Alexa-powered smart lightsAmazon adds new wake-up lighting and sleep timer features for Alexa-powered smart lights
Amazon Echo Buds review: great sound at the right price

Amazon’s first truly wireless earbuds exceed expectations

Chris Welch
Amazon Echo (2019) review: middle child syndromeAmazon Echo (2019) review: middle child syndrome
Amazon Echo Dot with clock review: time is on its sideAmazon Echo Dot with clock review: time is on its side
Security researchers expose new Alexa and Google Home vulnerabilitySecurity researchers expose new Alexa and Google Home vulnerability
You can now speak to Alexa in SpanishYou can now speak to Alexa in Spanish
Amazon is flooding the hardware gaps between Apple, Microsoft, and GoogleAmazon is flooding the hardware gaps between Apple, Microsoft, and Google
Alexa’s real competition is still your phone screenAlexa’s real competition is still your phone screen
Amazon’s 2019 hardware event: all of the latest rumors, news, and announcementsAmazon’s 2019 hardware event: all of the latest rumors, news, and announcements
To use Alexa, you have to trust AmazonTo use Alexa, you have to trust Amazon
Russell Brandom
The biggest announcements from Amazon’s fall 2019 hardware eventThe biggest announcements from Amazon’s fall 2019 hardware event
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The top 8 Echo products Amazon announced todayThe top 8 Echo products Amazon announced today
Food Network’s Peloton-style streaming service will bring Guy Fieri into your kitchenFood Network’s Peloton-style streaming service will bring Guy Fieri into your kitchen
Here are all of the other new Echo and Ring products announced todayHere are all of the other new Echo and Ring products announced today
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Using Amazon’s Echo Loop ring is like whispering a secret to AlexaUsing Amazon’s Echo Loop ring is like whispering a secret to Alexa
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Amazon is simplifying device setup with ‘Certified for Humans’ programAmazon is simplifying device setup with ‘Certified for Humans’ program
Amazon’s Echo Buds sound good and are great at noise reductionAmazon’s Echo Buds sound good and are great at noise reduction
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Dieter Bohn and Chaim Gartenberg
Amazon Echo Frames preview: trying on the Alexa smart glassesAmazon Echo Frames preview: trying on the Alexa smart glasses
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Amazon announces Fetch pet tracker that uses new Sidewalk networkingAmazon announces Fetch pet tracker that uses new Sidewalk networking
Amazon reveals $180 Echo Frames smart glasses with Alexa built inAmazon reveals $180 Echo Frames smart glasses with Alexa built in
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Amazon’s new Echo Loop puts Alexa in a discreet smart ringAmazon’s new Echo Loop puts Alexa in a discreet smart ring
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Amazon follows up its Alexa microwave with a new Alexa Smart OvenAmazon follows up its Alexa microwave with a new Alexa Smart Oven
Amazon announces Echo Buds headphones with Alexa and Bose noise reduction for $129Amazon announces Echo Buds headphones with Alexa and Bose noise reduction for $129
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Amazon’s new Echo Studio sounds like the future of smart speakersAmazon’s new Echo Studio sounds like the future of smart speakers
Amazon’s new Echo Flex lets you put Alexa everywhere in your homeAmazon’s new Echo Flex lets you put Alexa everywhere in your home
GM is going to start adding Amazon’s Alexa to its cars in 2020GM is going to start adding Amazon’s Alexa to its cars in 2020
Amazon announces new $99 Eero mesh router with Alexa voice controlsAmazon announces new $99 Eero mesh router with Alexa voice controls

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