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How to discover and enable Amazon Alexa's accessibility features

By Chris Wedel published 15 March 22

Enabling Amazon Alexa's accessibility features can open up the helpful assistant to more people.

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Fossil Group confirms Alexa app rollout on Gen 6 smartwatches, more features to come

By Derrek Lee published 15 March 22

The Alexa app is now available on the latest smartwatches from Fossil Group, including the Fossil Gen 6 and Skagen Falster Gen 6.

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How to change the time format on an Echo Dot with Clock

By Chris Wedel published 10 March 22

The Amazon Echo Dot with Clock is flexible in where it can be placed thanks to its small size. But it is also flexible in the way it can display the time — if you know where to look.

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Best Alexa built-in phone 2022

By Joe Maring, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated 3 March 22

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!

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Smart home fragmentation is keeping me from trying new gadgets

By Chris Wedel published 17 February 22

There are so many great smart home devices out there and with a lot of unique features to be experienced amongst them. But I can't take adding another app to my phone — so I guess I'll have to pass.

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