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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.

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Alexa will now let you take longer to ask a questionAlexa will now let you take longer to ask a question
Amazon’s automotive efforts appear to be taking a pit stopAmazon’s automotive efforts appear to be taking a pit stop
Say hello to Astro, Alexa on wheels

Amazon’s long-awaited home robot is here

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How to preorder Amazon’s latest devicesHow to preorder Amazon’s latest devices
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How to sign up for an invite for the Ring Always Home Cam, Amazon’s new security droneHow to sign up for an invite for the Ring Always Home Cam, Amazon’s new security drone
Blink’s first doorbell is finally released, four years laterBlink’s first doorbell is finally released, four years later
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Sling TV coming to all existing Echo Show devicesSling TV coming to all existing Echo Show devices
Amazon’s new Echo Show 15 is meant to hang on your wallAmazon’s new Echo Show 15 is meant to hang on your wall
Amazon is reportedly working on an Alexa-powered soundbar and wall-mounted EchoAmazon is reportedly working on an Alexa-powered soundbar and wall-mounted Echo
Amazon collaborates with Billie Eilish on an Echo StudioAmazon collaborates with Billie Eilish on an Echo Studio
Amazon’s new ‘adaptive volume’ will make Alexa speak louder when it’s noisyAmazon’s new ‘adaptive volume’ will make Alexa speak louder when it’s noisy
Amazon and Best Buy’s latest Fire TVs have a sleeker design and better HDRAmazon and Best Buy’s latest Fire TVs have a sleeker design and better HDR
This $55 Amazon Smart Soap Dispenser is dumb as dirtThis $55 Amazon Smart Soap Dispenser is dumb as dirt
Amazon gives Alexa a new iOS widget and the ability to assign remindersAmazon gives Alexa a new iOS widget and the ability to assign reminders
‘Good night’ or ‘bedtime’, Alexa routines now support multiple phrases‘Good night’ or ‘bedtime’, Alexa routines now support multiple phrases
Verizon’s Smart Display is real and it’s just as pointless as we suspectedVerizon’s Smart Display is real and it’s just as pointless as we suspected
Alexa finally gets a masculine-sounding voice optionAlexa finally gets a masculine-sounding voice option
Amazon promises most Echo speakers will get upgraded to MatterAmazon promises most Echo speakers will get upgraded to Matter
Amazon will let devs compete for your Echo Show’s screen and everything else Alexa just addedAmazon will let devs compete for your Echo Show’s screen and everything else Alexa just added
Alexa’s latest celebrity voices are Shaq and Melissa McCarthyAlexa’s latest celebrity voices are Shaq and Melissa McCarthy
Amazon is crowdfunding these Diane von Furstenberg Echo DotsAmazon is crowdfunding these Diane von Furstenberg Echo Dots
Amazon’s latest Alexa trick is helping kids readAmazon’s latest Alexa trick is helping kids read
Amazon Echo Show 5 (second gen) review: small screen, small updatesAmazon Echo Show 5 (second gen) review: small screen, small updates
Amazon did the math and would actually prefer getting suedAmazon did the math and would actually prefer getting sued
How to opt out of (or into) Amazon’s Sidewalk networkHow to opt out of (or into) Amazon’s Sidewalk network
Amazon’s Echo Frames can now come with sunglass or blue light filtering lensesAmazon’s Echo Frames can now come with sunglass or blue light filtering lenses
Amazon Echo Buds review: very hard to beat for the price

Amazon’s second-gen earbuds are improved in almost every way

Chris Welch
Amazon updates the Echo Show 8 and 5 with better camerasAmazon updates the Echo Show 8 and 5 with better cameras
Matter is the new name of Project CHIP, the partnership that promises to simplify your smart homeMatter is the new name of Project CHIP, the partnership that promises to simplify your smart home
Meet the real Alexa: voice actor reportedly responsible for Amazon’s AI assistant revealedMeet the real Alexa: voice actor reportedly responsible for Amazon’s AI assistant revealed
Here’s how to turn your Lenovo laptop into an Echo Show, if you want to do that for some reasonHere’s how to turn your Lenovo laptop into an Echo Show, if you want to do that for some reason
Amazon announces new Echo Buds with more powerful ANC and better comfortAmazon announces new Echo Buds with more powerful ANC and better comfort
You can now ask Alexa to download Xbox Game Pass gamesYou can now ask Alexa to download Xbox Game Pass games
Amazon Music now has a Car Mode for easier use while drivingAmazon Music now has a Car Mode for easier use while driving
Amazon’s Echo Show 10 now has ZoomAmazon’s Echo Show 10 now has Zoom
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Amazon’s Alexa lets you control a Lamborghini’s air conditioning with just your voiceAmazon’s Alexa lets you control a Lamborghini’s air conditioning with just your voice
How to use your Echo with two Amazon accountsHow to use your Echo with two Amazon accounts
Here’s why it’s important to audit your Amazon Alexa skills (and how to do it)Here’s why it’s important to audit your Amazon Alexa skills (and how to do it)

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