Amazon’s Echo now does Google better than Google itself does

Amazon has released an update to the Amazon Echo to finally be able to schedule events to your G Suite Calendar.

C. de Looper     June 15, 2022

Alexa update offers in-home intercom support between Echo devices

Perhaps ideal for anyone that lives in a large, multi-story home, Amazon has rolled out a new update that lets users to call from room-to-room using Echo devices as an intercom system.

Mike Flacy     June 15, 2022

Anker's Eufy Genie gives you Alexa and more, all on the cheap

Anker's new Eufy Genie smart speaker embraces Alexa at an low price point, letting you ask questions, stream music, and control devices.

P. Hall     June 15, 2022

Were you one of the lucky few who snagged a free Amazon Echo Dot yesterday?

Folks who were meandering their way around Amazon yesterday were teased by a delightful little surprise – an apparently free Amazon Echo Dot.

Lulu Chang     June 15, 2022

Amazon Alexa will now help Dish customers watch TV without using their hands

If you're going to live the couch potato life, you might as well embrace it. Here to help you do that is the latest Alexa skill from Dish.

B. Hesse     June 15, 2022

Four new devices are joining Amazon’s Echo universe

The Amazon Echo universe is expanding again. The company just announced the Echo Plus, Connect, and Spot at a press event.

Lulu Chang     June 15, 2022

Amazon’s Echo devices and an Aussie-speaking Alexa are heading Down Under

Amazon's range of Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers have finally gone on sale Down Under and start shipping in February.

T. Mogg     June 15, 2022

This self-emptying Roomba robot vacuum is still $400 off for Cyber Monday

The iRobot Roomba i7+ is the Maserati of robot vacuums. With smart navigation, self-emptying capabilities, and the ability to sync with the Braava jet m6 to vacuum and mop your floor at the same time, $700 is a steal. You can find it now at Walmart and other retailers for a limited time.

P. Hearn     June 15, 2022

Best Amazon and Walmart July 4th deals on Alexa and Google smart speakers

Amazon and Walmart are gearing up for Prime Day 2019 with early deals on smart home devices. The retail giants are going head-to-head this 4th of July with deals and competitive prices for smart speakers, the gateway products you need to talk with Alexa or Google Assistant to manage your smart home with voice commands.

B. Brown     June 15, 2022

What is Alexa Intruder Alert?

You may have seen the memes, but you really can set up an Alexa Intruder Alert with various actions, either as an emergency response or a personal joke.

T. Lacoma     June 10, 2022

Ecobee’s new thermostats include an air quality monitor

Ecobee has unveiled two new thermostats with a radar sensor and air quality monitor to help keep temperatures lower this summer.

K. Riddick     May 17, 2022

Everything you need to know about Amazon’s Smart Thermostat

Amazon's new addition to the smart home lineup is the Smart Thermostat. Developed in collaboration with Honeywell, here's everything you should know about it.

Michael Bizzaco     May 13, 2022

Echo Show 8 (1st Gen) vs. Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen)

Amazon's new Echo Show 8 brings a bevy of new features, but does it surpass the first-gen model? In this side-by-side, we compare both Echo Show 8 generations.

Michael Bizzaco     May 13, 2022

Alexa launches Grow a Tree Skill for Earth Day

Amazon teams up with One Tree Planted to help Alexa users easily donate money to the reforestation charity organization.

K. Riddick     May 10, 2022

How to use Alexa to play radio stations

Did you know Alexa can access tens of thousands of local, national, and international radio stations? Here’s how to get Alexa to play your favorite broadcasts.

M. Bizzaco     May 10, 2022

Talk to your car with conversational voice interface for in-car navigation

Now that everyone has gotten used to talking to Siri or Alexa, the next logical step is to enable a voice interface for cars. A new collaboration between connected car solution provider Telenav and Amazon Alexa aims to achieve seamless integration of navigation and voice assistant.

Georgina Torbet     May 5, 2022

A popular podcast app finally makes its way to Alexa devices

Pocket Casts is a favorite app for podcast listeners on the go. Now it can be your go-to at home, too. A new Alexa skill for Pocket Casts is now available from the Alexa Skills Store so you can listen to all of your favorite podcasts right from any of your Alexa-powered Echo speakers.

A. Dellinger     May 4, 2022

Alexa, May the Fourth be with you

From trivia and jokes to Easter eggs and more, here are some fun commands to give Alexa in honor of Star Wars Day 2022.

J. Bitner     May 4, 2022

Amazon Alexa is going on a moon trip

Alexa is going to the moon, but banish from your mind any images of an Echo Dot crudely taped to a seat inside the spacecraft.

Trevor Mogg     April 28, 2022

The best Alexa speakers

Whether it's for the home, or something you want to carry along on a trip, we rounded up the best Alexa speakers for any occasion.

John Velasco     April 27, 2022

7 things you didn’t know your Amazon Alexa smart display could do

Your Alexa-powered smart display has a lot of features you might not know about, like the ability to make restaurant reservations.

P. Hearn     April 26, 2022

Google Nest Audio vs. Amazon Echo

We evaluate the 4th gen Amazon Echo and the new Google Nest Audio smart speakers to find out which device has superior looks, features, and sound quality.

Erika Rawes     April 26, 2022

Amazon Echo vs. Amazon Echo Show: The Show has a screen but is it worth the upgrade?

Amazon has finally unveiled its screen-enhanced Amazon Echo Show, but how does the new model measure up to the Echo and should you buy it?

Dallon Adams     April 26, 2022

Amazon Echo Frames arrive in blue light and sunglasses forms for summertime

Amazon's Echo Frames are now available as sunglasses or as a model with a blue-light filter, scheduled to ship later this year.

Patrick Hearn     April 26, 2022

Schlage adds Android compatibility to its Sense Touchscreen Deadbolt

Schlage announced the new provision of voice activation accessibility to its Schlage Connect Touchscreen Deadbolt via Amazon Alexa.

Lulu Chang     April 26, 2022

The Ecobee4 smart thermostat gets cozy with Alexa and Google Assistant

Meet the Ecobee4, a new smart home device that promises to combine "smart thermostat functionality and voice."

Lulu Chang     April 26, 2022

Want to wake up with Jeremy Clarkson? You can with hilarious Amazon Echo alarm

Bickering and shouting from Clarkson, May, and Hammond -- the stars of Amazon's forthcoming show The Grand Tour -- will wake Amazon Echo owners up in the morning, with hilarious new alarm tone.

A. Boxall     April 26, 2022

What is an Amazon Dash Button, and should you buy one?

Amazon's miniature shopping gadget looks fun and easy to use, but the question still lingers for some: What is an Amazon Dash Button?

C. Garcia     April 26, 2022

Echo Flex Review: A $25 plug-it-in Alexa speaker

Amazon released a new Alexa device called the Echo Flex. What is the Echo Flex? What can the Echo Flex do? What features does it boast? Is this $25 device a suitable alternative to larger, more expensive Echo speakers? We tested the speaker for two weeks, and here’s our full review of the Echo Flex.

Erika Rawes     April 26, 2022

Chat with Alexa even without an Echo via a new web app at Echosim.io

You can enjoy Alexa a la carte, or rather, in your browser. It's all thanks to a new web app you can access at echosim.io.

Lulu Chang     April 26, 2022

Alexa will automatically boot up personal app preferences based on your voice

Back in October, Amazon Alexa announced that it could recognize individual voices and provide tailored responses. Developers can use this functionality too. And now, when customers in the U.S. address Alexa, the smart assistant will recognize their voices automatically. Really, she just keeps getting smarter.

Lulu Chang     April 26, 2022

How to listen to podcasts on your Alexa device

In addition to music streaming, you can also connect and listen to a number of podcast services using an Alexa-powered device. Here's a guide on how to do so.

M. Bizzaco     April 26, 2022

Black Friday deals to make your home smarter this holiday season

Here to help you really celebrate the holidays are these Black Friday deals on some of our favorite smart home items.

Lulu Chang     April 26, 2022

How different are the Amazon Tap and the Amazon Echo really?

Can't device between the Amazon Echo and the like-minded Tap? Here, we compare the features, design, and price of the two Amazon devices.

Nicole Edsall     April 26, 2022

3rd Gen vs. 4th Gen Echo Dot Kids Edition

The Echo Dot Kids Edition is impressive modern tech for kids, but there's more than one model. Here's a comparison of the third- and fourth-gen Dots for kids.

Michael Bizzaco     April 26, 2022

Amazon Echo Show 5 review: Not just a smart alarm clock

Amazon's entry-level Echo Show 5 is a great smart display with an aggressively low price. Place it on your bedside, but don’t call it a smart alarm clock.

Terry Walsh     April 26, 2022

Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) review: Growing up to set the benchmark

Amazon's smallest smart speaker has undergone a radical change, so will the Echo Dot's (4th Gen) new design be enough to garner attention over the competition?

John Velasco     April 26, 2022

Make room for the Amazon Echo Show 15, pre-orders go live

Amazon's new smart display, the Echo Show 15, is now available for pre-order at just $250 and should arrive by Christmas.

Keyan Riddick     April 26, 2022