If you’re unfamiliar with Alexa routines, they’re a series of tasks that Alexa can do by only saying one phrase. For instance, instead of telling Alexa to turn off lights, turn on music, and turn on ...

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The Echo Dot now does far more than basic voice commands. Features like Whisper Mode, Voice Profiles, Hunches, advanced ...

Amazon is making it easier for Alexa device owners to use Routines. The feature, which has been around for years, allows Alexa users to combine multiple tasks into a single voice command of their ...

NPR debuted a new way to listen to NPR at Alexa Live NPR debuted a new way to listen to NPR at Alexa Live, Amazon's annual developer conference that focuses on the future of ambient intelligence, ...

Alexa Routines, Google’s Family Bell, and some Wi-Fi magic help my household ease back into the school year Alexa Routines, Google’s Family Bell, and some Wi-Fi magic help my household ease back into ...

If you've got an Amazon Echo speaker, you already know how much fun having Alexa at your fingertips can be despite the risk to your privacy and security. Whether playing music, answering random ...

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