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Alexa, like any other tech you use, needs to updated occasionally—but wherever you're using it, from Amazon's Echo speakers and displays to the Alexa app for Android or iOS, it's easy to do. How to ...

Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa is typically associated with smart devices, from Amazon’s own Echo smart speaker line to compatible TVs, air conditioners, and more. But we don’t always mention that ...

Amazon's voice assistant might be useful, but its default settings aren't the most secure or privacy-respecting. Here's how to fix that. I’m PCMag’s home theater and AR/VR expert, and your go-to ...

Using virtual assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant can be beneficial in so many ways. Apart from being a convenient one-stop shop for answers to any query you may have, they can be a huge time ...

Amazon and Microsoft recently announced a collaboration that lets Xbox Game Pass subscribers download games and get the latest updates about the service using Alexa commands. The Alexa integration is ...

Since Siri was first built into the iPhone 4S in 2011, the voice assistant has been synonymous with Apple's line of smartphones. Being able to control your device with your voice and have it talk back ...

Amazon Echo smart speakers and displays can be useful nerve centers for your home, connecting your smart devices and orchestrating their actions with simple phrases or elaborate routines. But getting ...

Alexa makes it easy to connect to the smart lights in your home. As an example, we will walk step by step through connecting Philips Hue lights to your Alexa smart assistant. Philips Hue 2-Pack ...