Virtual assistants will soon be as commonplace as smartphones -- in many parts of the world, they already are. Most smartphones have a built-in assistant powered by artificial intelligence (AI), ...

Would you pay for a less dimwitted digital assistant? Amazon is about to find out. My colleague Caroline O’Donovan reported that Amazon is planning to sell a paid subscription for an artificial ...

Alexa got so annoying that I stuffed most of my Echo speakers in a box. Could the new AI Alexa change my mind? I’m a smart home expert. Writing about smart home technology, smart devices, and voice ...

Sick of only talking to Alexa? You can actually use your Echo device to make and receive phone calls.

Amazon's huge voice assistant upgrade is conversational, connected and well-suited for Prime users. I enjoy it, but still have misgivings. The new, large language model-fueled version of Alexa is ...

Amazon Alexa is slowly becoming self-aware. Well, not really. Amazon has added some new features, including the ability to read an entire book, start your Ford Fusion (still in beta), and unlock the ...

Alexa Together is a unique, premium program that’s available to anyone with an Echo device. Developed as a way to support loved ones who live in different households, the service is an affordable way ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Using Alexa with your Echo devices or other smart home appliances is a good way to keep everything interconnected. You can use Alexa for a ...

Q: I'm interested in a new home security system. I have a hodgepodge of smart-home devices, but I haven't managed to choose a home ecosystem yet, so I have some devices set up with Alexa, some with ...