Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Virtual assistants will soon be as commonplace as smartphones -- in many parts of the world, they already are. Most smartphones have a built-in ...

I don't need an 'easy peasy lemon squeezy' response when I ask Alexa to turn off a lamp - a simple 'OK' will do.

15+ best Alexa commands to make your home work smarter (Prime not required) ...

Alexa+, Amazon’s upgraded, generative AI-powered version of its Alexa assistant, is available to all U.S. customers as of Wednesday. The company said that the AI feature will be free to Prime members ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Alexa Plus is an evolution of the familiar voice assistant that's been in Amazon's Echo devices ...

Amazon’s redesign has made the shopping list feature mostly unusable, so I’ve switched to Apple’s Reminders. Amazon’s redesign has made the shopping list feature mostly unusable, so I’ve switched to ...

Amazon is reportedly planning an AI content marketplace to connect publishers with developers, escalating competition with Microsoft’s licensing platform.

The youngest daughter of the “Real Housewives of Orange County” alum Lynne Curtin claims she is homeless and addicted to drugs. Alexa Curtin addressed her dire circumstances while speaking with the “L ...

Alexa Plus is now available to everyone in the US, following an early access period that's been running since the new AI-powered assistant was announced in February 2025. Alexa Plus is an evolution of ...

If you're sick of robotic AI assistants, Alexa+ promises to provide more human-like interactions. We'll have to see how that pans out, but Amazon just removed the "early access" tags from Alexa+ and ...

From smart rings and coffee machines to projectors, trackers and smartphones, this Valentine’s Day tech gift guide highlights ...

Amazon is giving you more control over how Alexa behaves during conversations and responses. Three “personality style” presets are launching today for Alexa Plus users in the US that allow you to make ...