Virtual assistants will soon be as commonplace as smartphones -- in many parts of the world, they already are. Most smartphones have a built-in assistant powered by artificial intelligence (AI), ...

Alexa can tell jokes, control appliances and more. As the weather starts warming, the days last longer, too. If you have kids, you'll already be making plans for ways to entertain them while school is ...

Even if you’re a regular Alexa user, there’s a good chance you haven’t discovered some of its most efficient features. Actually, strike that: There’s a good chance you’re only using your Alexa device ...

This is your complete guide to all the Alexa voice commands that make managing your smart home easier than ever. If you still think Alexa is just for setting timers and playing music, it's time to ...

I’ve got Amazon Echo devices in a few of my rooms at home as the gateway to my smart home system. I started with one Echo Dot ...

When you set up a smart bulb in a lamp, you get to name that lamp, so Alexa will know which lamp you are asking her to turn on. In my living room, I’ve set up lamps called table lamp and floor lamp.

For years, Alexa has been a reliable voice assistant, helping people with everyday tasks like setting timers, controlling smart home devices, checking the weather, and playing music. While Alexa has ...

Mark, a 64-year-old man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), now controls Amazon Alexa using his mind, thanks to a brain implant. ALS is a disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and ...

Tens of millions of people use smart speakers and their voice software to play games, find music or trawl for trivia.

These voice commands can help you unlock Alexa's true potential. If you still think Alexa is just for setting timers and playing music, it's time to catch up. After 11 years, Amazon finally gave its ...