Alexa
Shock over how 5-year-old almost spent $1,000 on toys online
"Parents, make sure you disable voice purchases on your Alexa app so this doesn't happen to you," the child's father told viewers.
ChatGPT could help save your life
Researchers found ChatGPT is better than other artificial intelligence assistants at answering health questions accurately and giving out the right resources.
Did Alexa "predict" World War III start date in viral video?
An eerie forecast for the launch of the next global conflict is one of many viral "predictions" by Amazon's assistant, Newsweek's Misinformation Watch found.
Rap Legend Xzibit Talks Giving Back to 92-Year-Olds and Soccer Moms
"I had soccer moms and people that would never listen to Xzibit records come up to me and appreciate me for my character," the rapper told Newsweek.
Amazon Alexa Guessing Game Calls Amber Heard 'Abusive,' 'Liar'
In the game, the Akinator virtual assistant asks a series of questions to identify Heard, including, "Does she have borderline personality disorder?"
Review: Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium Is a Cool Evolution
The new Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium is probably the best smart thermostat for most people. An updated design and refined features make it a winner.
Here Are the Best Cyber Monday Deals on Amazon Electronics
For Cyber Monday, Amazon is running deals on many of its own electronic devices, including the Ring doorbell, the Fire TV Stick and the Echo Dot smart speaker.
Parrot Hilariously Asks Alexa to Add Pulled Pork to Shopping List
The parrot chats to Google's assistant, adding groceries to the shopping list and getting it to turn lights on.
13 Smart Home Upgrades That Will Make Your Friends Jealous
These smart home products will make your house the raddest place on the block, keeping it bright, clean, and cool automatically.
Amazon Alexa Helps Users in India Find COVID Vaccination Centers Near Them
India's Alexa can now also provide information on COVID-19 vaccination rates in the country as well vaccine safety, Amazon said Tuesday.
Healthcare Workers Sue Amazon Over Potential HIPAA Violations With Alexa
Healthcare workers filed a lawsuit last week against Amazon for allegations that the company was recording private conversations that are HIPAA-protected through their Amazon Alexa devices.
Govee Lyra Smart Floor Light: Modern Lighting That's Fun and Useful
This modern smart floor light can be as connected as you want it to be. Govee Lyra has all the Google and Alexa voice commands with the app features it needs but can also function just fine with its included remote control.
Man Released from Prison Reacts to Memes From the Last Five Years
He doesn't know what to make of memes including "Dat Boi" and "This is so sad Alexa play Despacito," and hasn't even heard of "Left Shark" or "Harambe."
Is this Alexa Enabled Air Fryer Your New Kitchen Assistant
Are you wondering whether you need Alexa in your air fryer, or if your air fryer needs to be part of the smart home at all? Let's take a look.
25 Things Alexa Can Do You Had No Idea About
The virtual assistant can send a hug to your loved one and is getting better at "predicting customers' goals," Amazon notes.
The 7 Best Selling Electronics on Amazon Right Now
The best-selling electronics on Amazon consist of Echos, Kindles and streaming media devices. The top-selling electronics are all things to help people work and play from home.
Govee Aura Smart Table Lamp Review: Simple Smart Light With Alexa Support
The Govee Aura Smart Table Lamp is a budget LED table lamp that delivers the right features at a decent price.
Woman Fools Gift Card Scammer by Pretending to Be Alexa and Senior Citizen
A telemarketer was no match for YouTube prankster IRLRosie.
Is Amazon Alexa Safe? Cybersecurity Researchers Uncover Privacy Issues
Check Point published a report detailing "vulnerabilities found on Amazon's Alexa," including a hacker's access to the user's voice history and personal information.
Will Mitch McConnell Finally Take Away Our Unemployment Benefits?
The Republicans dither on a new COVID-19 bailout bill; the race for 2024; and Alexa by the numbers.
Woman Claims Amazon's Alexa Told Her Earth Is on Verge of Destruction
While studying for an exam, a U.K. woman claimed that her Amazon Echo gave her a disturbing message, advising her to kill herself.
Everything You Can Do With Alexa (Almost)
Because Alexa-enabled devices can be integrated with different applications, users can also order cars from popular ride-hailing services, such as Uber.
'1984' Predicted 2019 and I'm a Bit Too Comfortable With That
Hey Alexa! Who would have guessed it's convenience, not totalitarianism that would bring all-seeing eyes into our homes?
Amazon Wearable Device May Soon Be Able to Read Human Emotions
The wearable reportedly uses microphones and software to recognize emotions from a person's voice.
Alexa Down? Amazon Assistant Appears to Suffer Outages
Down Detector recorded outages across Europe and some parts of the U.S.
Alexa Told Users: "Kill Your Foster Parents"
Alexa also reportedly spoke to users about sex acts.
Parrot Uses Alexa to Order Watermelon, Light Bulbs
The parrot also uses the device to play music and tell jokes.
Alexa Down or Offline Across the Globe
What's wrong with Alexa? The digital assistant went down and has been offline since early Thursday morning, leaving users with a "something went wrong" message.
How to Play 'Skyrim' on Alexa
Bethesda's "Skyrim" for Alexa isn't a joke. Find out how to play the RPG port, here.
Yes, 'Skyrim' is Now on Amazon Alexa
The crazy developers at Bethesda actually made a voice-activated "Skyrim."