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Amazon’s Echo Device Chief on the Risk of Alexa’s Many Rewards

Here's how the voice assistant is working to understand human intent and emotion. Imagine an always-on digital-assistant who is friendly, will turn off your lights, order from your shopping list, can chat about anything from the World Cup to Jap.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneJul 16th, 2018

How to make a playlist on Alexa using the Amazon Music app or by asking your Echo

aslysun/Shutterstock To make a playlist with Alexa on your Amazon Echo device, you have the option to ask Alexa or create one using the Amazon Music app. To ask Alexa for help when making a playlist, you'll have to u.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMay 14th, 2020

How to change Alexa"s alarm sound on your Amazon Echo, or change its volume

Amazon You can change Alexa's alarm sound on your Amazon Echo device through the Alexa mobile app. You can also use the Alexa app to change the volume of Alexa's alarm. Visit Business Insi.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 16th, 2020

How to remove a paired device from Alexa, and disconnect it from your smart home setup

Shutterstock You can remove a paired device from an Alexa hub, such as an Amazon Echo, by going through the Alexa app. The Alexa app is what you used to set up your Alexa-enabled device, and can be used to change nearly any of its settings. Visit .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 14th, 2020

How to factory reset your Amazon Echo using the Alexa app or your device

Shutterstock You can factory reset your Amazon Echo using the Amazon Alexa app or the physical device itself. Quickly unplugging and restarting an Amazo.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 12th, 2020

Amazon is celebrating Alexa"s 5th birthday with a bunch of device deals — here are the best discounts on the Echo, Fire TV, Echo Show, and more

  It's Alexa's birthday today, and Amazon has announced a range of deals on Echo devices to celebrate. There are al.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderNov 6th, 2019

Amazon"s Echo Show 5 is on sale for $60 right now — it"s one of the lowest prices we"ve seen for the smart display

  Amazon The Amazon Echo Show 5 is a smart speaker with a screen that allows Alexa to show you information and content visually. The device can display videos, the time, photos, and more, thanks to its 5-inch touchscreen. You can also use.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderNov 5th, 2019

Amazon"s Echo Show 5 smart display is $25 off now — get one for $65

  Amazon The Amazon Echo Show 5 is a smart display that gives the ultra-powerful Alexa a more visual touch. The device allows you to control smart home devices, watch .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderOct 8th, 2019

I tried Amazon"s new smart night light, and it"s a cute device for tech-savvy kids

Monica Chin/Business Insider Amazon's Echo Glow is a smart nightlight for kids that can change color and create cute effects.  It's one of a whole slew of new devices that Amazon unveiled on September 25, including the Alexa-enabled E.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderSep 27th, 2019

Amazon is developing a robot called Vesta that will roam your house

It's unclear exactly what the intended purpose of the device would be, though speculation is that the bot would be a kind of mobile Echo, bringing the Alexa capabilities with users around their home......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJul 12th, 2019

"Here"s Your Playlist, Sh**head": Amazon Alexa Insults Owner Who Wanted To Cancel Membership

A 29-year-old man from south Wales was shocked when his Amazon echo dot device began calling him a shithead whenever he asked the personal assistant to play music.  Michael Slade says the device began sw.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeJun 28th, 2019

Amazon Alexa-Powered Device Recorded and Shared User"s Conversation Without Permission

Amazon said that one of its Echo home speakers recorded a private conversation without permission and sent it to a person in the owners’ contact list, an incident that raises questions about the security of such voice-operated devices......»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjMay 25th, 2018

Is Alexa Spying on You? Amazon Responds After Rogue Echo Device Leaks Couple"s Private Chat

"I'm never plugging that device in again, because I can't trust it," the woman said after her conversation was recorded by an Echo device......»»

Category: topSource: newsweekMay 25th, 2018

The $120 Fire TV Cube might be the smartest Echo device Amazon has ever made — here"s what it can do (AMZN)

AmazonAmazon's latest Alexa-enabled device has arrived — and it.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJun 9th, 2018

Amazon"s Alexa at Marriott hotels

Amazon has partnered with Marriott International to help increase guest access to amenities with Alexa through its voice-controlled device Echo in an attempt to expand its presence in the hospitality industry. Fred Katayama reports......»»

Category: videoSource: reutersJun 19th, 2018

Amazon’s new Show Mode turns your Fire HD tablet into an Echo Show

Amazon's Echo Show is something of a niche device, slapping a display on an Echo equipped with Alexa, but starting next month, you won't have to actually buy an Echo Show to take advantage of its unique features......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJun 29th, 2018

Your Amazon Echo could be making you spend more money

Half of Amazon’s shoppers are expected to have an Alexa device following the Prime Day sales event......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJul 16th, 2018

Your Amazon Echo could make you spend more (and not just on Prime Day)

Half of Amazon’s shoppers are expected to have an Alexa device following two-day sales event......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJul 16th, 2018

Amazon will prevent command confusion on Alexa devices

Amazon's Echo lineup, like some smart speakers, uses proximity detection to decide which device is best-suited to responding to your voice commands. It.....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJul 25th, 2018

Amazon just introduced a new $50 Alexa gadget that can make any car smarter (AMZN)

Amazon Amazon created a new Alexa device that can make any car smarter.  The Echo Auto is a miniature smart speaker that mounts on your dashboard. The device is Bluetooth-enabled, but can also connect to .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderSep 20th, 2018

Police think Alexa may have witnessed a New Hampshire double homicide. Now they want Amazon to turn her over.

A judge has ordered Amazon to turn over any recordings an Echo device may have made the day two women were killed......»»

Category: topSource: washpostNov 14th, 2018