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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 control your robot vacuum with AlexaHow to control your robot vacuum with Alexa
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
How to use Zoom on the Echo ShowHow to use Zoom on the Echo Show
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
How to stop Alexa from ruining holiday surprisesHow to stop Alexa from ruining holiday surprises
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Amazon Smart Thermostat review: a $60 stunner

The budget thermostat Nest should have made

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Amazon Fire TV Omni review: useful Alexa features, underwhelming picture

Amazon’s first TV has an appealing price and useful features but isn’t on par where it counts

Chris Welch
Some Echo speakers can now detect peopleSome Echo speakers can now detect people
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max review: the one to buy

The improvements are minor but worth the extra cash

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Say hello to Astro, Alexa on wheels

Amazon’s long-awaited home robot is here

Dan Seifert
How to preorder Amazon’s latest devicesHow to preorder Amazon’s latest devices
Cameron Faulkner
Amazon’s race to create the disappearing computer

Ambient computing is here; now what?

Dieter Bohn