Want to chat with Samuel L. Jackson? An Alexa-enabled device can help with that

You can now say 'Hey, Samuel' to trigger Samuel L. Jackson's voice on your Alexa enabled device instead of the familiar one you've been listening to.

P. Hearn     April 25, 2023

Alexa’s moving into your next apartment with Amazon’s residential program

Thanks to partnerships with home builders and rental companies, Alexa might soon become a default part of the rental experience — and even a tour guide.

P. Hearn     April 25, 2023

It’s time to give Siri, Alexa, and other smart home devices a feminist reboot

Dr. Yolande Strengers and Dr. Jenny Kennedy talk about their new book, Smart Wife: Why Siri, Alexa, and Other Smart Home Devices Need a Feminist Reboot.

J. McGrath     April 25, 2023

Amazon Echo Flex gains smart clock add-on for timekeeping

The Echo Flex's small size makes it perfect for spaces where larger devices won't fit. The new clock add-on makes it easy to track timers all over the house.

P. Hearn     April 25, 2023

Want Alexa to start recording a TikTok clip? She’ll soon be able to do it

Amazon highlighted some new Alexa skills during its virtual developers conference that allow the smart assistant to do even more through natural conversation.

J. Velasco     April 25, 2023

How to reset and deregister an Echo Show

Parting ways with your Echo Show smart display? Before you sell or donate your device, you'll need to reset and delete the device from your Amazon account.

M. Bizzaco     April 25, 2023

Amazon Echo Flex vs. Echo Dot

The Echo Dot and Echo Flex are two of Amazon’s smallest smart speakers with Alexa, but how are they different? We take a look at both to find the best for you.

Erika Rawes     April 25, 2023

How to add a Flash Briefing to Alexa

Always asking for the weather and news on your Alexa device? Here's how to set up a Flash Briefing, so you can obtain information with a single voice command.

M. Archambault     April 25, 2023

The best Alexa commands

Unboxed an Amazon Echo and looking for the best Alexa commands? Learn how you can utilize your new virtual assistant to its full potential with our guide.

M. Archambault     April 25, 2023

Paranoid prevents smart speakers from eavesdropping on you

A new device, called Paranoid, is here to prevent your smart speaker from listening when it shouldn't, making Alexa and Google Assistant devices a little safer.

A. Bradford     April 25, 2023

Alexa can now help assess whether you might have coronavirus

Amazon Alexa can now offer advice to users who are worried that they may have contracted coronavirus, officially called COVID-19.

G. Torbet     April 25, 2023

Alexa can save your life by telling you if severe weather is coming

Now you can get severe weather alerts from Alexa, which can be particularly useful if you tend to have your phone on silent while you sleep or work.

A. Bradford     April 25, 2023

Common Echo Buds problems, and how to fix them

Having problems with your Amazon Echo Buds? Our troubleshooting guide will walk you through the most common issues, and show you how to solve them with ease.

M. Archambault     April 25, 2023

Alexa is listening to your chat more than you think, study suggests

A new study has shown that unintended activations of smart speakers could occur as many as 19 times a day, with the longest activations lasting up to 43 seconds.

T. Mogg     April 25, 2023

Sonos One vs. Amazon Echo Studio

The Sonos Play One and Amazon Echo Studio happen to be two incredibly similar speakers disguised in a pair of significantly different packages. But which speaker is the best of the two?

Nick Woodard     April 25, 2023

Use your smart speaker to make Valentine’s Day a little sweeter

This year, there's no better wingman for your Valentine's Day than Alexa or Google Assistant. Here's how to use your smart speakers to light a spark this February 14.

A. Bradford     April 25, 2023

Lonely this Valentine’s Day? Alexa can help you feel better

Valentine's Day doesn't need to be lonely if you're staying home this year. You have Alexa! Here are some things to try if you find yourself feeling down.

A. Bradford     April 25, 2023

You can now scan bar codes for your grocery list with the Amazon Echo Show

Now when you need to add a new item to your grocery list, you can scan the item's bar code by holding it up in front of your Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 8.

A. Bradford     April 25, 2023

Best fitness skills for your Alexa speaker to help you get into shape

Alexa can help you get healthy, lose weight and stay fit throughout the year thanks to her multitude of great skills. Some skills can help you keep track of water consumption and fitness goals, while others provide guided workouts anywhere you can take your Alexa speaker. Here are the best skills.

Alina Bradford     April 25, 2023

Amazon Echo Show 8 review: Third time’s the charm

Sitting in between Amazon's two smart displays, the Echo Show 8 is looking to achieve that perfect balance of features, performance, and price.

John Velasco     April 25, 2023

Digital Trends Live: Alexa gets emotional, VR for cows, holiday gift guide

On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Ryan Waniata discuss the biggest trending stories in tech, including Alexa becoming emotional, “Go” champion retires, Disney+ adds a feature, virtual reality for cows, a 3D-printed autonomous vehicle, and more.

T. Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

Amazon Echo Buds review: The best earbuds for Alexa fans

With a huge number of features for the money, Amazon's $130 Echo Buds are one of the best values in a set of true wireless earbuds. Here's our full review.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with Clock review: The time is now

The Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with Clock shares many outstanding features with past iterations, but now it gains the convenience of displaying the actual time.

John Velasco     April 25, 2023

Anker Nebula Soundbar Fire TV Edition packs 4K, HDR, and Alexa in a $230 speaker

The first soundbar to include the Amazon Fire TV platform is the $230 Anker Nebula Soundbar -- Fire TV Edition, and it's now available for pre-order with deliveries starting on November 19. The 2.1 channel 100-watt speaker features 4K and Dolby Vision HDR and has Alexa built in for smart home control.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

Sonos One vs. Sonos Play:1

Sonos makes two wireless speakers that look nearly identical: The Play:1 and the Sonos One. Yet the Sonos One is more expensive. Why is that? Does spending more money get you a better speaker? We pit the two against each other in a head-to-head comparison so you can find out which is right for you.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

Digital Trends Live: Alexa monitors for heart attacks, robot fish, and more

On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest trending tech stories of the day, including Alexa’s new skill of monitoring for cardiac arrest, Nintendo Switch Mini speculation and a possible leak, a Nest Home security flaw, robot fish powered by battery blood (!), and more.

T. Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

Amazon Alexa’s Guard is a new security feature to keep your smart home safe

Smart home security is a lucrative market but Amazon is getting ahead of the competition with its rollout of Alexa Guard, a new set of smart home security features enabled by the Alexa digital assistant that allows the speaker to monitor for intrusions or fires, control smart home lighting, and more.

C. Moore     April 25, 2023

Digital Trends Live: Alexa knows where you live, lab-grown meat, and more

On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss how Amazon Alexa's auditing team has access to locations, Verizon's 5G roadmap, the technology of lab-grown meat, the benefits of percussive therapy, how cloud gaming can affect the environment, a review of Sony's 8K TV, and more.

T. Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

Alexa is everywhere: Kohler’s smart toilet brings voice assistant into bathrooms

Have you ever had a pressing question hit you while you're going about your business in the bathroom? Well, your toilet just might have an answer for you, assuming you have the Kohler Numi 2.0 Intelligent Toilet. The toilet with Alexa built right into will be on display at CES 2019.

A. Dellinger     April 25, 2023

Amazon’s horde of new Alexa-powered audio gear includes subwoofer, new amplifier

Amazon's quest to take over the world with its Alexa voice assistant just got a bit closer to realization, as the company unleashed an army of new devices at its live event today, including multiple new audio devices. We've got the low-down on all of the new products here.

Ryan Waniata     April 25, 2023

Temi is your personal robot butler, like an Amazon Echo Show on wheels

If you’ve been dreaming of a domestic robot or a smart speaker that can follow you around the house, then Temi could be just what you’re looking for. We went hands-on with the personal robot at IFA 2018 in Berlin to find out exactly what it’s capable of doing and how well it can get it done.

S. Hill     April 25, 2023

IFA 2018: 8K TV, AI everything, and more trends we expect to see

Europe's biggest technology show is starting, and this is a year you will not want to miss. We've rounded up the trends and secrets you need to know ahead of IFA's official launch later this week. From 8K TVs to robot wearables, we've got it all right here.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

How to play ‘Westworld: The Maze’ on your Amazon Alexa device

With season 2 of Westworld coming to a close, HBO launched its first full-scale Alexa voice skill called Westworld: The Maze. In this interactive game, you will be transported to Westworld, where you must answer questions and riddles to stay alive and get to the center of the maze.

K. Coomes     April 25, 2023

DT Daily: Amazon is planning to build Alexa-enabled home robots

How would you like to have your Alexa speaker follow you around the house? Amazon is developing a new home robot that could see the light of day sometime this year. Project Vesta the robot could end up being a super early predecessor to a fully-functioning robot Butler or maid.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023