Did you know you could use your Amazon Alexa device in case of an emergency? Plus, I have the details on Amazon's lesser-known security software that could protect your home from intruders and help ...

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Virtual assistants will soon be as commonplace as smartphones -- in many parts of the world, they already are. Most smartphones have a built-in assistant powered by artificial intelligence (AI), ...

Amazon's voice assistant Alexa is capable of doing all sorts of things for you, but it really is most helpful when tackling the tasks you might lose track of without the extra help. One of the ...

Alexa Plus now offers three new personalities to choose from, in addition to the original tone. Brief delivers direct answers, Chill offers a more relaxed response, and Sweet gives you a warmer vibe.

“Alexa, set a timer for 10 minutes,” I say in the kitchen as I’m putting a pot of water on a burner, followed by “Alexa, set a timer for 20 minutes” as I pop some lasagne in the oven for reheating.

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