The Latest Breaking News from Alexa

I added Gemini to Alexa+ — and it unlocked a whole new level of customization

I added Gemini to Alexa+ and was surprised by how much more control and customization it unlocked — here’s what actually changed and what still doesn’t work.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 4

3 features I like about the Alexa app, and 1 thing it could improve on

I loved using the Alexa app, but hope it improves in this key area

T3 · Dec 29, 2025

Get an Amazon Echo Dot for Christmas? Discover the 3 features that revolutionized my smart home setup

Whether you were on the nice list or just decided to treat yourself, I’m gifting you with three Alexa features you’ll be glad you tried.

TechRadar · Dec 27, 2025

Bose Smart Soundbar vs Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6: which Dolby Atmos soundbar is right for you?

The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 and the Bose Smart Soundbar are great Dolby Atmos soundbars, but for very different reasons.

TechRadar · Dec 6, 2025

My kids bought 'Extreme Fart Extension' for Alexa+ — here’s how to quickly set up parental controls and stop voice purchases

My kids accidentally bought a fart app using Alexa+. Here's how to set up Amazon parental controls to stop voice purchases, block silly skills, and avoid surprise charges.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 1, 2025

Echo Show 8 (4th gen, 2025) review: Amazon’s smaller smart displays get a much-needed refit

I tried Amazon’s new fourth-generation Echo Show 8, and there’s a lot to love with this redesign. Unfortunately, it comes at the cost of one much-needed privacy feature.

TechRadar · Nov 26, 2025

Echo Dot Max review: Amazon’s best mid-range speaker, but not by much

Amazon’s newest lineup of smart speakers includes the Echo Dot Max, which sits between the standard Echo and Echo Studio as a solid-sounding, well-rounded smart speaker – but it doesn’t quite do enough to justify its price.

TechRadar · Nov 26, 2025

The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up

Three years ago, if someone needed to fix a leaky faucet or understand inflation, they usually did one of three things: typed the question into Google, searched YouTube for a how-to video or shouted desperately at Alexa for help.

The Conversation · Nov 25, 2025

Echo Dot Max review: the best sounding and looking Amazon smart speaker yet

Amazon’s new Echo Dot Max excels in many areas – but falls short in some

T3 · Nov 24, 2025

Amazon Echo Dot Max

Amazon has promised a new generation of Echo speakers that are smarter, faster and superior to their predecessors – but has sound quality been left behind?

What Hi-Fi? · Nov 19, 2025