An AI overhaul makes Alexa+ a much better digital assistant and smart home control center I tried Alexa+ on my first-generation Amazon Echo Show 15, which received a major software refresh in addition ...

Ten years ago, Amazon imagined a future beyond apps — and it had the idea basically right. But the perfect ambient computer remains frustratingly far away. Ten years ago, Amazon imagined a future ...

A flyer for the Ballard Makers Market & Bar Hop, spotted on a Seattle street pole — an example of the real-world data I’ve been feeding into Amazon’s Alexa+ assistant. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) ...

The Amazon Alexa app is getting a long-awaited redesign, and the new look is nearly identical to the Google Home app. In a post today, Amazon has officially revealed the new Alexa app for Android and ...

Alexa skills are voice-activated functions for Amazon Echo speakers and displays similar to apps on a smartphone. This list features standout skills that highlight the platform's potential. They range ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. As a Google Home user who hasn’t touched an Amazon Echo or Alexa product in a solid decade, this news that I’m ...

They could be useful new ways to interact with the revamped, AI-powered Alexa. They could be useful new ways to interact with the revamped, AI-powered Alexa. is a senior reporter covering technology, ...