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.
Up your NHL playoffs game with Google Assistant
Whether you’re a Leafs, Flames, or Jets fan, or, like me, a fan of a team that didn’t make it *cough* spOilers *cough*, you can ask Google a number of different things.
ECOVACS DEEBOT 711 review: Sit back and let your robot clean your floors
You can use your voice to command the robot via the Google Home app or you can use a Google Home device that takes commands.
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!
[CES 2019] Polk announces the Polk Command Bar will be the first on Amazon’s MRM ecosystem
Amazon multi-room music allows Amazon Echo devices to pair with each other and give you stereo and multi-room functionality.
[CES 2019] Lenovo announces new Smart Tab P10 and Smart Tab M10 with Alexa
The all-new Lenovo Smart Tabs can be used in tablet or smart screen mode.
[CES 2019] Capstone Connected Home introduces their Google-Enabled smart mirror
This mirror has both voice and touchscreen capabilities and gives the user access to Google Assistant.
[CES 2019] Eve Systems adds two new products to its HomeKit-enabled smart home accessory line
While larger companies tend to steal the spotlight at CES, there are plenty of smaller companies represented at the annual tech conference as well.
Infographic: Stats and facts on smart homes
Smart home products and appliances will be much easier to find in stores as the years go on.
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.
Lenovo’s Smart Display updated with Google’s Home Hub features
Lenovo is pushing this update out in the next few weeks, so keep an eye out for that.
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.
Sonos unveils Sonos Amp and steps deeper into smart home integration
Sonos Amp will launch in February and will cost $599USD.
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.
Corsair buys Elgato Gaming; Elgato rebrands as company shifts focus to smart home products
The Eve Systems ecosystem of accessories are designed for the HomeKit-enabled household with its broad product range.
Flo review: A smarter way to monitor your home water system
One of Flo’s selling points is homeowners insurance savings. You’ll have to check with your insurance company to find out if they give price breaks for Flo.
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.
Strata Home SmartVAC 2.0 review: Decent automatic vacuuming that doesn’t really save time
Depending on the layout of your house you may be spending more time watching the SmartVAC 2.0 and assisting it as opposed to having it vacuum entirely on its own.
Amazon set to purchase Ring, adding to their smart home and security offerings
Terms of the deal have not yet been announced, though Reuters suggests that it could be worth at least $1 billion USD.
KitSound Voice One Alexa speaker review: Another Alexa speaker with a little more style
The design of the KitSound Voice One is nice. It’s boxy/rectangular shape is a good departure from the cylindrical look of other speakers and the fabric gives it a touch of class.
Cortana slowly catching up, gets more smart home and IFTTT integration
Cortana is installed in millions of computers and Xbox One consoles but Microsoft is playing catch-up when it comes to digital assistants.
Flo smart home leak detection system wants to save you money
The Flo device utilizes pressure, temperature, and flow sensors along with proprietary machine learning to detect leaks as small as a drop per minute anywhere in the home’s water system.
Klipsch Stream speakers will feature support for Amazon’s Alexa
Both Google and Amazon are striking partnerships up with a huge amount of audio company’s and Klipsch is just one more in the pocket.
Phyn Plus is a smart water assistant and shut off system for the home
If a leak or abnormal use is detected, it will alert the homeowner via the mobile app. If it’s a major leak, the water will also be turned off.
Amazon’s Alexa coming to a wearable near you
Amazon also announced a second developer kit. Amazon is gearing the Alexa Premium Voice Development Kit for commercial device makers.
iHome iAVS16 review: An alarm clock that brings Alexa to your nightstand
Alarm clocks over the years have been consistently the same: a small block with LED letters and numbers showing off the date, time, and alarm. … Read more…
