While Alexa can't drag you out of bed and stick a toothbrush in your mouth, it is possible to automate some of her functions ...

Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant has been around for over a decade now. But over the past few years, it’s felt like Amazon was neglecting its digital assistant. In my own home, I found it buggier and ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Inside our homes, though, Amazon Alexa has become the most popular virtual assistant in the US and around the world, as a widely adopted virtual ...

I have had Alexa Echo devices from Amazon in my house for years, so when it’s time for bed, all I have to say is “Alexa, turn off the lamp” to darken our bedroom. I also use my voice to play music or ...

It’s late Sunday afternoon, your arms are full of laundry, and you’re thinking about your busy week ahead. Time to call on your personal assistant to ensure you get to work on time each morning, ...

Don’t feel like speaking with Alexa? Don’t worry—she can do your bidding at the touch of a button with this compact and magnetic remote, now on sale for Cyber Monday. Selling now for just $16.99, a 15 ...

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When daylight saving time ends on Sunday, and mornings are gradually growing darker. Whether you’re after a gentle sunrise glow or a good old-fashioned buzzer that could wake the neighbors, we’ve ...