Exploring 7 ways AI is applied to technology
AI is an advancement in technology that involves programming technology to problem solve. Here are seven ways it’s being used today.
[CES 2022] Lenovo announces Smart Clock Essential and Ambient Light Dock
Today at CES 2022, Lenovo announced its new Smart Clock Essential and its Ambient Light Dock for Smart Clock Essential. Read on for more!
Amazon wants to monitor its users’ sleep remotely with a new in-home device
Amazon has received FCC permission to manufacturer a device that uses contactless sleep tracing to track users’ sleep and sleep patterns.
iOttie Aivo Connect review: A decent option for in-car wireless charging with Alexa
So even if you decide Alexa isn’t something you really need, the Aivo Connect is actually a decent option for in-car wireless charging.
Proscenic T21 Smart Air Fryer features Alexa & Google Home voice control
The Proscenic T21 Smart Air Fryer with Google Home & Alexa support is available to purchase now from Amazon.com for US$129/£129.
Pioneer unveils in-dash receivers with Alexa built-in
The Pioneer DMH-WT8600NEX is pictured here. Not only does it have Alexa, but Android Auto, and CarPlay as well.
Infographic: The rise of voice search
ComScore predicts that voice search will account for half of all online searches by the year 2020. So, what exactly is the appeal of this technology for users?
Lenovo Smart Tab P10 review: Part Android tablet and part Alexa smart screen
The Lenovo Smart Tab P10 and M10 combine the portability of a tablet with the convenience of a smart screen.
Alexa now works in the background on Windows 10
While Cortana can do many of the same things as Amazon’s digital assistant, the latter is more widespread and has more skills that can help you through your day.
How to prevent Amazon from listening to your Alexa use
Luckily, you can disable your Alexa interactions from being sent to Amazon for further analysis by following the steps below.
[Updated] Amazon employees are tasked with listening to what you ask Alexa
From soundbars to smart televisions and everything in between, you’re sure to find one of those two assistants on a device.
New to Alexa? Here are a few questions to ask that will get you started
Maybe you got a new Alexa device for Christmas and need some advice on what to ask. Read on for some examples!
Alexa is Coming to Your Home Security System
According to an update from Amazon about the new API, people can say “Alexa, arm” or “Alexa, disarm.
Apple Music will be available on Alexa devices starting December 17th
Apple Music subscribers will now be able to enjoy their 50 million songs on Echo devices.
Optoma UHD51A review: A 4K UHD HDR smart projector with Alexa and Google Home support
The Optoma UHD51A is a solid smart projector with the added bonus of voice command support and built-in media player.
Xbox Insiders now able to control Xbox One via Cortana and Alexa-enabled devices
The new functionality allows users to control their Xbox One, launch games, adjust volume, capture screenshots, control Mixer broadcasts, and more.
Phorus PS10 review: Easily one of the best Alexa speakers out there
I’d go as far as saying it’s the best sounding Alexa speaker of its size.
Acer announces two new affordable 4K UHD projectors, including one with Alexa voice control
The Acer V6810 and the Acer V6820i are available at online retailers with MSRPs of $1,399.99 and $1,499.99USD, respectively.
How to decide which smart speaker to buy
While there are many smart speaker choices on the market, you can take several steps to become a maximally informed shopper.
More digital assistants, including Google Assistant and Alexa, may be heading to the Xbox One
In upcoming Xbox One builds, the Kinect & Devices menu should have a new “Digital Assistants” section, which lets you enable other digital assistants.
Acer is now shipping notebooks with Amazon Alexa installed
The addition of Alexa to the Acer lineup will allow customers to manage smart home devices and more.
Proof-of-concept Alexa hack listens to users and automatically transcribes speech
This proof-of-concept hack once again raises questions about the privacy risks associated with voice-activated digital assistants.
Call of Duty: WWII players get a personal assistant with new Alexa Skill
The free Alexa Skill works on any Alexa-enabled device via the Alexa companion app and allows gamers to get personalized recommendations and more.
Mobvoi launches TicPods Free true wireless earbuds Indiegogo campaign
Launched this morning on Indiegogo, the TicPods Free will have an MSRP of $129USD with limited early bird pricing set at $59.
Alexa Announcements let you easily rally your family members
Alexa Announcements are rolling out today to users in the U.S. and Canada.
New Follow-Up Mode keeps Alexa active for, well, follow up questions
Amazon says you can stop each occurrence of Follow-Up Mode with a simple “thank you” or “stop” to get her to stop listening.
Alexa laughing at you? A fix should be incoming
This event shines a light on just how little control we have over our smart speakers.
Senior Manager of Alexa AI leaves to become Technical Director of AI at Google Cloud
Posting on LinkedIn, Ram announced the move two days ago in a very short post by saying he believes that “Google arguably has the best AI on the planet.”
