THERE’S a handy Amazon Fire TV trick that all homeowners should know. It works using a standalone Fire TV or Fire Stick – plus a second gadget that you might want to consider grabbing. 3 You can link multiple cameras – and other smart home devices – to your Fire TVCredit: Amazon You can actually … Read more
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
