Creating custom skills for Amazon Alexa speakers is now possible, and downright easy with the new Alexa Skills Blueprint. The new website lets Alexa owners create fun skills designed to entertain and bring the family together.

Swedish company Husqvarna Group is marketing its line of six Automowers in the United States for the first time. These robots will connect to the smart home via voice hubs like Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Future capabilities could include outdoor Wi-Fi, garden maintenance and security features in the future.

Ford powers up an electrified future, Alexa has a crush on R2D2 while in "Brief Mode," and Google Lens comes to Apple devices.

Google and Amazon are in a smart home war over YouTube and Nest. Would you two stop it already! It’s making me crazy.

Elliptic Labs is at MWC 2018 showing off how its ultrasound technology might be used to control a smart speaker like Amazon’s Alexa.

Feeling lonely on Valentine's Day? So was Riley, until he found love in an unexpected place: His Amazon Alexa speaker.

Amazon Echo versus Dot: We break down the differences with information about the Echo and the Dot so you can decide which smart speaker is right for your home.

Watch as Digital Trends, Control4, and Technology Design Associates transform a technologically outdated home into a smart home marvel.

Cars have keyless entry, but do you want your home to as well? We check out smart locks for the Digital Trends smart apartment.

Embarrassed to chat with Siri? Keeping quiet with Alexa? Don't you talk to your dog, though? Artificially intelligent assistants are getting more common, and it's time we treated talking to them the same way we look at people talking to their pets.

A website's Alexa ranking is a valuable score that can help you determine what parts of your site are working and what needs improvement. Here are the details.

Amazon's Alexa app brings its immensely popular voice search and control features to many Android and iOS phones. We'll show you how to make the most of it.

Alexa Together is a useful suite of Alexa features designed to help you keep tabs on family members remotely. Let's explore the many things the platform can do.

Dead Island 2's Alexa Game Control implementation allows players to change weapons and set waypoints, but it's a little limited so far.

Connecting Matter devices to Amazon Alexa is a simple process, but there are a few requirements to be aware of. Here's everything you need to know.

Learn how to set up your Amazon Echo and get started with Alexa. We show you how to customize and make the most of voice commands.

Amazon has patented a new feature that would allow Alexa to detect the signs of illness, such as a cough or a sore throat, and suggest solutions to help. The feature would also enable Alexa to offer to buy medicine for the user. These features follow a number of other medical-focused Alexa features.

Amazon and Apple have two new smart speakers on the market, but which of these next-gen devices is truly the best? Let's take a deeper look at both speakers.

Did you know that there are tons of games you can play with Alexa? From choose-your-own-adventures to family trivia, here are some of our favorite Echo games.

The Amazon Echo Auto is a great way to get Alexa in your car without breaking the bank, but it's also an accessory you probably don't need.

The Amazon Alexa Voice Remote Pro is the best Fire TV remote — which is a shame because you'll have to pay extra for it.

Far more than a smart home controller, many Alexa devices can also be used for some truly ghoulish fun. Here are some of our favorite frightening Alexa skills.

Trying to decide between the Nest Mini and Echo Dot? We compare the two speakers in price, sound, skills, and more so that you can decide which to choose.

At Amazon's Devices & Services event, the company launched four new products including an upgraded Echo Dot and Echo Auto.

Amazon's Astro is a nifty invention, but it's functionality is still limited. It's not the most practical purchase for the vast majority of people.

An analysis from Cambridge experts suggest that interactions with AI assistants like Alexa is impeding the social development of children and disrupt learning.

Amazon announced today new features for its Astro robot, including pet detection, Ring Virtual Security Guard support, more robust AI, and a new SDK.

The Halo Rise is a privacy-focused bedside sleep tracker, wake-up light, and alarm, all rolled into one package.

Did you know Alexa can run routines based on your location? Here's how geofencing works with Alexa devices, what you can do, and how to set it up for your home.

Are you trying to convince your doubtful or budget-minded folks to invest in a smart assistant like Alexa or Siri? Here are some pointers for your argument.

Our four-legged friends may not be able to use Alexa themselves, but with a little programming of our own, we can easily build Alexa into the lives of our pets.

Alexa's Sound Detection feature allows you to build Routines around a number of different audio cues. Here are five ideas for some automations you can create.

Alexa can help your loved ones manage prescriptions, hire a plumber, and so much more. Here are five of the best Alexa skills for older folks you can use today.

Are you interested in getting the latest updates for your Alexa voice assistant? Is there anything you need to update manually? Learn how Alexa updates work.