Smart home fragmentation may become thing of the past thanks to Matter protocol
Tired of having to use multiple device apps to run your smart home? Google and a handful of other smart tech developers have big plans for unifying smart gear.
Alexa Show Mode transforms your Lenovo laptop into a hands-free Echo Show
Newer Lenovo ThinkPad, IdeaPad, and Yoga Lenovo laptops now have Alexa Show Mode --- an experience that can turn your PC into an Echo Show-like display.
7 things you didn’t know Alexa could do on an Amazon Echo smart speaker
Your Amazon Alexa smart speaker is jam-packed with features, many of which are lesser-known but incredibly useful.
New firmware lets Jabra Elite 85t talk to Amazon Alexa
A firmware update adds Amazon Alexa to the Jabra Elite 85t, making them one of the few true wireless earbud models to give users a choice of voice assistant.
How to set up a Routine on your Alexa device
Alexa's Routines function lets you complete multiple tasks using just a single voice command. Here's a handy guide on how to add Routines to your smart home.
The 9 things Amazon Echo can do that Google Home can’t
Amazon and Google are leaders in the world of smart speakers. We love both brands, but here's a guide to show you exactly what Alexa can do that Google can't.
Alexa can estimate how much electricity smart home devices consume
Alexa can tell you how much energy your smart devices use through the Energy Dashboard and act on hunches through the Proactive Hunches feature.
The best Alexa skills for kids and teens
It's never easy keeping kids from boredom, but right now it's especially challenging. If you have an Alexa smart speaker, these skills can help fill the time.
Facebook Portal vs. Amazon Echo Show
Facebook Portal and Amazon Echo Show both use Alexa, have 10-inch screens, and offer up great entertainment options. Here's how to pick the right one for you.
Amazon’s Echo devices gain group-calling and call captioning features
Amazon's new Echo calling features help people connect with their loved ones to celebrate the holidays while staying physically apart.
Amazon unveils Live Translation feature for Echo devices
A new Amazon Alexa feature will translate a conversation between two people who communicate using different languages.
Sharp’s Smart Countertop Microwave Oven with Alexa delivers the perfect popcorn
The Sharp Smart Countertop Microwave With Alexa takes the guesswork out of cooking thanks to a variety of voice commands and a powerful internal sensor.
Here’s why the Amazon Echo Dot is the ultimate holiday gift for all ages
The Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) is a huge hit for Prime Day 2020, but supplies are already dwindling. If you're buying for Christmas, here's why to buy today.
Let Alexa help you out on National Coffee Day with these tips and tricks
National Coffee Day is coming. Alexa can help you improve your coffee game with tips and tricks, and by remotely controlling compatible coffee makers.
What to expect from Amazon’s September 2020 event
Amazon's fall hardware event is often the source of new product announcements and updates. Digital Trends will cover all news surrounding the event here.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Alexa
Beginning on September 15 and lasting a full month, Alexa celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and recognizes the contributions of this vibrant community in the United States, as well as the influence of their ancestors from Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Spain.
If you have AT&T, Alexa is now a giant speakerphone
AT&T calling with Alexa allows users to answer incoming calls or start a new call using their Alexa-enabled device.
Want Alexa to start recording a TikTok clip? She’ll soon be able to do it
Amazon highlighted some new Alexa skills during its virtual developers conference that allow the smart assistant to do even more through natural conversation.
The case for putting a voice assistant in every device
Smart assistants can control your home, answer questions, and shop for you. With all these features, voice assistants should be part of every smart home device.
How to use your Alexa device as an intercom
Tired of yelling to summon your spouse? If you own two or more Alexa devices, you can intercom between them with a feature called Drop In. We'll teach you how.
Siri and Google Assistant say they now support Black Lives Matter
By asking Siri and Google Assistant if Black lives matter, the voice assistants answer in support. The assistants also have an answer for, "Do all lives matter?"
Make the most out of your shelter-in-place order with Alexa
Finding it hard to work from home? Not sure how to disinfect your table? We break down some Alexa features that can help brighten your shelter-in-place blues.
How to listen to audiobooks with Alexa and Google Assistant
Want Alexa to read you a book? In this how-to guide, we teach you how to integrate your digital audiobook service with Amazon and Google Home smart devices.
Marshall adds the compact Uxbridge Voice to its smart speaker lineup
Marshall has announced the newest addition to its smart speaker family, and it happens to be the smallest. The Uxbridge Voice will be available in early April.
Avoid saying these words near your smart speaker, if you don’t want it to listen
If you are worried about privacy, beware of using these words around your voice assistants. The device might mistake them for a wake word.
Alexa can save your life by telling you if severe weather is coming
Now you can get severe weather alerts from Alexa, which can be particularly useful if you tend to have your phone on silent while you sleep or work.
Use your smart speaker to make Valentine’s Day a little sweeter
This year, there's no better wingman for your Valentine's Day than Alexa or Google Assistant. Here's how to use your smart speakers to light a spark this February 14.
Lonely this Valentine’s Day? Alexa can help you feel better
Valentine's Day doesn't need to be lonely if you're staying home this year. You have Alexa! Here are some things to try if you find yourself feeling down.
Amazon slashes prices up to 40% on Alexa smart speakers and smart displays
Amazon's Alexa-compatible Echo platform builds on the smart speakers and displays we use to talk to Alexa. Amazon slashed the prices as much as 40% on Alexa-compatible smart speakers and displays.
You can now scan bar codes for your grocery list with the Amazon Echo Show
Now when you need to add a new item to your grocery list, you can scan the item's bar code by holding it up in front of your Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 8.
Amazon drops prices on bestselling Alexa-compatible Echo speakers and displays
The holiday mega-sales have ended, but you still can find compelling deals for bestselling smart home products. Amazon dropped the prices on Echo smart speakers and Echo Show smart displays. Smart speaker and displays are the essential first components of new Amazon Alexa users and to access Alexa in multiple rooms.
Amazon plans massive expansions, new partnerships for Alexa and Fire TV in 2020
Amazon Alexa and Fire TV are coming to way more devices in 2020. At CES 2020, Amazon announced that hands-free Alexa will be showing up on new TVs from LG and Samsung and that its Fire TV Edition platform for third-party electronics makers will be in 150 new devices including soundbars and in-car entertainment systems.
Amazon speeds up automotive offensive with offline Alexa, Fire TV for cars
Amazon is beating Apple in the race to quench the automotive industry's thirst for tech. At CES 2020, it announced far-reaching deals for Alexa integration, offline controls, Fire TV for cars, and a tie-up with ExxonMobil that will let motorists pay for gas via voice-recognition technology.
200-mph Lamborghini Huracan Evo gets full Amazon Alexa integration
Lamborghini stitched Amazon's voice assistant directly into the Huracan Evo's infotainment system to achieve seamless integration. The driver can change the radio station, turn up the climate control, turn the heated seats off, or dim the living room lights, among other functions, by speaking a simple sentence.