Julian is a staunch advocate for open source software, leading to the natural conclusion of being a lifelong Android user. While he only started his writing career in January 2022—at the ripe old age ...

Look out for the free Echo update. Your Amazon Echo speaker can now keep an eye on your home while you’re away. A new feature called Alexa Guard lets your speaker listen for signs of danger while ...

If you have an Alexa-enabled device, you probably already know how to ask her for the weather, to start a timer and to adjust your smart lighting. But, there are many clever Alexa voice commands that ...

Amazon introduced the world to Alexa in 2014, but “her” real coming-out party was at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2017. Since then, Alexa has been warmly invited into our homes, with more ...

When I’m cooking, it’s easy to say, "Alexa, remind me the cauliflower pizza is done in 15 minutes." That's one of the most useful and basic ways to use the Amazon-owned smart assistant. The downside ...

Amazon’s Echo speakers, and the Alexa assistant, are incredibly useful and pretty darn invasive. On the practical side, it can function as a security alarm with a device you already own. Neat. Here’s ...

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If you have an Amazon Echo or Echo Dot, you probably already know you can ask it to make a grocery list, give a weather forecast, or ponder the meaning of life. What you might not realize is that you ...

When I’m cooking, it’s easy to say, “Alexa, remind me the cauliflower pizza is done in 15 minutes.” That’s one of the most useful and basic ways to use the Amazon-owned smart assistant. The downside ...