The Latest Breaking News from Alexa

I just tested this new Bluetooth speaker that breaks the laws of physics for amazing bass

The Brane X has a subwoofer built in so that it can really shake the floors of your listening space — and the rest of the sound just about keeps up in its mission for all-conquering bass.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 1, 2025

You can use your Alexa as a Bluetooth speaker — here’s how

Learn how to use your Amazon Echo as a Bluetooth speaker to play audio from any device or service.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 28, 2024

I tried using Alexa and smart home devices to help fix my irregular routine – and it changed my life

Smart home devices are useful for many reasons, but for me, it’s all about getting my life in order. Here’s how automations and clever smart assistant features helped me fix my routine.

TechRadar · Dec 27, 2024

Amazon Alexa’s most asked questions revealed – AI and celebrity heights had a starring role

Alexa! What were your most asked questions of 2024?

T3 · Dec 10, 2024

‘What does AI mean?’: Amazon reveals UK’s most asked Alexa questions of 2024

From football to food to Taylor Swift, many of the most common subjects were what you expect – but others less so

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024

Taylor Swift and Bitcoin named among the most popular Alexa queries of 2024

Amazon said UK users also asked its virtual assistant about football scores and pancake recipes.

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

Amazon’s top AI exec says industry concerns that LLMs have ‘hit a wall’ are overblown. Says Jeff Bezos ‘very involved’ in AI efforts

Speaking at Fortune’s Brainstorm AI conference in San Francisco, Amazon SVP and head of Artificial General Intelligence Rohit Prasad dismissed concerns about the industry’s feared “AI wall.”

Fortune · Dec 9, 2024

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD review: The cheapest Fire stick around

The new Amazon Fire TV Stick HD gets an Alexa-based boost, but does that do enough to warrant the price cut for a lower-resolution streaming experience?

Tom’s Guide · Nov 27, 2024

Exclusive: Leaked Amazon memos identify critical flaws in the upcoming AI version of Alexa

The planned update to voice assistant Alexa is bogged down with problems including latency, which requires "significant improvements,” an internal memo said.

Fortune · Nov 19, 2024

Best Amazon Fire TV Stick: how to know which streaming stick you should buy

HD, 4K, Max or Cube? We'll help you decide.

WhatToWatch · Nov 16, 2024