I thought getting an Alexa would be good for our family. Instead, it ruined our manners.
At first my 5-year-old was into having a smart assistant. But slowly we started yelling and being rude to our Alexa. I had to put the device away.
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Amazon is hammering out deals with news publishers ahead of its AI-enhanced Alexa upgrade
Amazon is expected to unveil an AI-enhanced upgrade its Alexa voice tech at an event on Wednesday, and some publishers hope it'll boost exposure.
The best Amazon Echo devices
Amazon's Echo lineup features a variety of smart speakers and displays with built-in Alexa voice control. Here are our picks for every budget.
Amazon 'dropped the ball' with Alexa, former employee says
Mihail Eric claims Amazon missed its chance to become a conversational AI leader with Alexa due to technical and bureaucratic issues in the company.
Amazon Alexa: The voice behind the smartspeaker devices
Alexa is the voice assistant in Amazon's smartspeaker device. Learn about Alexa's current capabilities to manage your smart home.
The 8 best smart plugs and smart outlets
A smart plug or smart outlet lets you control devices you plug into the wall. They're typically an inexpensive addition to any smart home.
Data scientists describe the arduous, AI-powered task of getting Amazon's Alexa to speak in an Irish lilt
Two data scientists told The New York Times that text-to-speech AI models helped them overcome the difficulty of creating Irish Alexa.
Take a look at the sold-out $11,500 smart toilet that features Alexa, surround sound speakers, and LED mood lighting
Kohler's most advanced toilet is finally launching at a starting price of $8,625 after it was announced in 2019.
Amazon is on pace to lose $10 billion this year from Alexa and other devices
In the first quarter of this year, the "Worldwide Digital" unit of Amazon's business, which includes Echo and Alexa, had a $3 billion operating loss.
As Amazon's Alexa unit faces layoffs, insiders describe a department in crisis
Amazon's Alexa department is facing major layoffs. Current and former employees told Insider it's a division in crisis.
Amazon Alexa's principal knowledge engineer built her career while dealing with a late autism diagnosis. Here's how she progressed.
Beth Holmes, Amazon Alexa's principal engineer, explained building a career even as she felt alienated by discussions of getting more women in tech.
What can Alexa do? How to get the most out of any Amazon Echo device
Alexa is Amazon's virtual voice assistant that can answer your questions and help you manage your smart home.
How to set up Alexa on your Amazon Echo and customize your settings
You can set up Alexa on your Amazon Echo or Echo Dot device using the Alexa mobile app, or on Echo Show using the built-in screen.
How to connect Spotify to Alexa, and set Spotify as your default music player
You can connect your Spotify account to Alexa to play music with voice commands, and even set it as your default music player.
How to change Alexa's voice, accent, or language — and get access to celebrity voices
You can change the voice, accent, or language for your Alexa device using voice commands or the app.
How to connect your Alexa to WiFi, with or without the app
You can use the Alexa app to set up a new device or change your WiFi connection. Or you can use certain web browsers to get Alexa connected.
How to connect Alexa to your lights and turn them on and off with a single command
You can connect your Alexa device to smart lights in your house and set up context-aware lighting using the Alexa app.
How to reset an Amazon Echo speaker from the Alexa app or from the device
You can reset an Amazon Echo speaker by pressing buttons on the physical device or via the Alexa app.
How to turn off and opt out of Amazon Sidewalk to save your bandwidth
If you want to opt out of Amazon Sidewalk on your various Amazon devices, you can disable the feature from your Alexa app.
Why is my Alexa blinking yellow? What each colored light means on your device
If your Alexa device is blinking yellow, that means you have an unread message, and if it's flashing green, you have an incoming call.
