Amazon Alexa is slowly becoming self-aware. Well, not really. Amazon has added some new features, including the ability to read an entire book, start your Ford Fusion (still in beta), and unlock the ...

Q: I’m interested in a new home security system. I have a hodgepodge of smart-home devices, but I haven’t managed to choose a home ecosystem yet, so I have some devices set up with Alexa, some with ...

Amazon is expanding Alexa's new AI powers outward, as both Prime and other Amazon users may now access Alexa+ on the web for ...

A new version of Amazon's Alexa could soon be available. Reuters, citing people with "direct knowledge of the company's plans," reports Amazon is planning a "major revamp of its decade-old ...

Amazon is turning Alexa.com into the front door for its next generation of AI, shifting the assistant from a voice gadget in ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The new, large language model-fueled version of Alexa is ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to controlling the HVAC systems in my home, I needed a smart thermostat with Alexa. That's part of the reason I got a Nest ...

Working from home has its upsides. My favorite part is that my little dog Pixel can climb up onto my lap and fall asleep while I'm writing. But there are also downsides as well. For me, family ...

As part of Works with Nest (WWN) shutting down next week, Google says it will stop supporting the “legacy Nest skills for Alexa.” To avoid any control disruption, owners need to migrate from Nest to ...

If you’re seeking to make your home smarter, odds are you’re in between two smart home ecosystems, Amazon Alexa versus Google Home. Both Amazon Alexa- and Google Assistant-enabled devices can help ...

When it comes to virtual assistants, both Siri and Alexa have become well-known around the world. On one hand, Siri is readily available on Apple devices, while Alexa comes equipped with tons of ...