Amazon Considering Charging Extra for AI Alexa: Report

Amazon Considering Charging Extra for AI Alexa: Report

Amazon’s Alexa unit has historically been unprofitable, losing billions of dollars since its introduction in 2014 — but AI could help turn things around. According to a Friday Reuters report citing eight sources “with direct knowledge” of Amazon’s plans, including current and former Amazon employees who worked on the voice assistant, Amazon is considering putting … Read more

Amazon announces major free Alexa upgrade that will stop you from killing your plants this summer

Amazon announces major free Alexa upgrade that will stop you from killing your plants this summer

ARE you an aspiring green-thumb or a well-intended but accidental plant murderer? In the age of ‘plant mums and dads’, many are aching to avoid the small dose of heartbreak that comes with watching a beloved (and probably pricey) plant turn orange and crinkly in the sun. 2 Plant-loving Amazon Alexa owners have received a … Read more

Couple Get An Hour-Long Voicemail From Their Amazon Alexa; It Had Recorded Their Conversations

Couple Get An Hour-Long Voicemail From Their Amazon Alexa; It Had Recorded Their Conversations

A New Jersey couple woke up to a chilling surprise: a 67-minute-long voicemail from an “unknown caller” that turned out to be their Amazon Alexa. Speaking to DailyMail.com, Kate Creegan revealed that the unnerving message included fragments of her commands – dimming the lights via Echo and even her husband’s conversation with their dog, Penny. … Read more

Audible Free Trial: Listen to best-sellers free for 30 days

Audible Free Trial: Listen to best-sellers free for 30 days

Unlike regular books, audiobooks can be listened to at any time, such as during your daily commute. Or, if you find yourself with tired eyes and still have the desire to get lost in beautiful prose, Audible is a great service to consider. The books are recited audibly on whatever device you’re using, leaving your … Read more

How to Drop In on an Echo, Echo Show, or Echo Dot

How to Drop In on an Echo, Echo Show, or Echo Dot

There’s a lot to love about Echo devices like the Echo Show 8 and Echo Dot, including their support for Alexa and impressive audio capabilities. But one of their lesser-known features is called Drop In — and when used properly, it’s an easy way for extended families to stay connected. Essentially, it allows you to … Read more

Amazon launches ‘game changer’ Alexa gadget that works with your Ring doorbell and Fire TV Stick

Amazon launches ‘game changer’ Alexa gadget that works with your Ring doorbell and Fire TV Stick

AMAZON has released a brand new Alexa gadget that works with thousands of smart devices including Ring doorbells and Fire TV Sticks. The company’s Echo Hub is a smart home control panel that allows users to dabble with their security cameras, alarm systems, lights, locks, plugs, blinds, and thermostats. 1 One reviewer described the Echo Hub … Read more

What is Amazon Music: everything you need to know

What is Amazon Music: everything you need to know

It’s a jungle of music streaming platforms out there, so it stands to reason that Amazon would have one among its massive kingdom of services. And while Amazon Music might not be top of mind among the Spotifys and Apple Musics of the world, you might be surprised by its 100-million-song library, high-resolution and spatial … Read more

People are just realising Amazon’s Alexa can help them save money – check the full list of prompts today

People are just realising Amazon’s Alexa can help them save money – check the full list of prompts today

AMAZON voice-assistant Alexa can help make people’s lives easier daily – but did you know it can also help save you money? Alexa has three voice prompts that help slim down its users’ energy bills this winter. 1 Alexa can also help to eliminate arguments over turning the lights off, tooCredit: PA Shop Amazon voice-assistant … Read more