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15 Secret Alexa Commands You Didn’t Know About

There are hundreds of different commands that you can use to get the most out of Alexa. Here are fifteen secret Alexa commands you might not be aware of.

By Sayak Boral / March 29, 2023

5 Things to Consider Before Buying Your First Smart Home Device

An easy-to-use smart home starts with you making some major decisions before buying your first smart home device. A little planning now means fewer headaches later on.

By Crystal Crowder / June 1, 2020

Siri Upgrade with Machine Learning May Be in Works

Other voice assistants seem to have moved past Siri, but Apple may be poised to make a large Siri upgrade after acquiring a machine-learning startup.

By Laura Tucker / June 1, 2020

Atmos Home Develops First “Local” Voice-Powered Home Hub

A mainstream home hub often puts your privacy in peril. Atmos Home aims to solve this by making a local voice-powered home hub that respects your privacy.

By Simon Batt / May 26, 2020

Coronavirus Is a Great Time to Rely on Voice Assistants like Alexa

Many of us have a voice assistant such as Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. The age of coronavirus is a great time to use voice assistants to fight germs.

By Laura Tucker / March 18, 2020

Top 5 Ways You Can Use Your Smart Home Assistant

Most smart home assistant looks the same, but work differently. Here are a few really cool ways you can use smart home assistant to make life easier and have fun in the process.

By Justin Caldwell / February 11, 2020

Why You Should Have a Voice Assistant in the Car

Voice assistant use is expected to triple by 2023, and it is fast to enter the vehicle market. Here’s why it makes sense to have voice assistants in the car.

By David Beren / January 10, 2020

Why You Should Use Alexa in the Kitchen

There is so much more to Amazon Alexa than just asking for the weather. Capable of assisting with keeping food fresh, Alexa is useful for the kitchen.

By David Beren / December 9, 2019

Apple Determines Users Like Voice Assistants that Converse the Way They Do

Apple found in a study that people like voice assistants that have the same conversational style they do, leading them to consider mirroring to build trust.

By Laura Tucker / September 17, 2019

BBC Entering Voice Assistant Business with “Beeb”

Everyone seems to have a preferred voice assistant, be it Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri. Yet, that hasn’t stopped others from wanting to break into the field of dedicated users. Microsoft tried to make a splash with Cortana for Windows but have recently pulled back on its reach. Despite this, the BBC, the British media […]

By Laura Tucker / August 28, 2019