Amazon announced many new features at its annual Alexa Live developer conference to help developers monetize their skills and give users more ways to interact with Alexa.
Amazon has finally introduced a masculine-sounding voice option for its virtual assistant. There is also a new "Ziggy" wake word available to users in the U.S.
Whether you buy an Amazon-branded Echo smart speaker or something from a third party like Sonos or Eufy, there are many great Alexa speakers to choose from. We're here to break down all the options for you and help you make the best purchase decision.
A new report from Bloomberg reveals Amazon had worked on an Alexa-powered wearable that would allow parents to communicate with and track their kids.
If you currently own a webOS-powered smart TV or one of the latest Amazon Fire TV Edition televisions, you are about to instantly gain some powerful new features. Broader Alexa voice control, Apple AirPlay2, and HomeKit support are rolling out to select smart TVs.
Smart products aren't just for the living room and bedroom. The kitchen is the perfect place to take full advantage of wireless connectivity, and you can control all of these handy devices with your voice.
The Amazon Echo Show's display opens up some nice possibilities for your smart home, including making your Ring Doorbell even more useful than it already was. Here's how to use the two in harmony.
Save on your energy costs with the best smart plugs for Alexa and Google Assistant. Here are some of our favorites that are compatible with multiple smart voice assistants.
Good headphones are out there, ready to fill your ears with the kind of sound you're pining for, and that includes voice assistants like Alexa. The Sony WH-1000XM4 is the best of a tightly-contested group because of its penchant for opening things up beyond just Amazon's voice.
If you hate getting up off the couch to find there's a salesperson at the door, or you just want to check on who's at your porch while at the office, check out one of these smart doorbells that work with Alexa.
Reading Sidekick is a new skill for Amazon Alexa that will read along with your children in case parents may be too busy.
Home security cameras are growing in popularity because they're functional and adding Alexa is a great way to get even more out of yours. Here are the best Alexa compatible security cameras available right now.
Are you trying to decide whether you should use the Amazon Echo Dot or get the new Kids Edition? Outside of the different colors, there's not much difference here. It really comes down to whether you need Amazon Kids+, or not. Nonetheless, we break it down for you.
Alexa is in smart speakers, displays, and even phones. Want your next handset to offer easy access to Amazon's voice assistant? These are the best Alexa built-in phones you can buy!
Lenovo's affordable Android tablet gets a stellar Prime Day discount with a cool smart dock to turn it into a smart home hub.
The new Amazon Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen 2021) has arrived, but if you already own the Fire TV Stick 4K, should you really upgrade?
So you have a bunch of Alexa-enabled smart speakers, and you're ready to automate your smart home, but you don't know where to start? That's what we're here for! This guide will help you pick the best lighting options for your Alexa-enabled smart home.
Amazon Alexa is filled with tons of great features, including the ability to entertain you and control your connected home. Our guide covers everything you need to know!
Amazon's Echo Show 5 allows you to interact with several different smart products, including Ring devices. Simply enable the Ring Alexa skill and you'll be able to monitor your home via your Echo Show 5.
One of Amazon's most intriguing Echo speakers may also be arguably the most boring-looking of its devices. At first glance, the Echo Flex may not look like much, but it's further evidence that Alexa is getting ever closer to the voice-first dream of ubiquitous home computing.