That’s right, with an upcoming software update, your Amazon Fire Tablet becomes an Echo Show. The update, called “Show Mode,” is Amazon’s newest effort to make Alexa an everyday name. If you already have a case with a stand, you can simply set your tablet up in it, swipe... Read more
The Sonos playbase sound bar had its problems. It was large, unsightly and looked like it belonged in the low rent apartment of a Best Buy employee. Sonos is now fixing this with the Sonos Beam. The latest in the Sonos family of speaker includes Alexa — and promises... Read more
The Amazon Fire TV Cube is here! Amazon has promised a unique blend of connecting traditional cable TV with Alexa voice control. While the company has dipped its toes in this water with the Fire TV Stick, the TV Cube is a pretty big leap. What is everyone saying about the newest... Read more
Amazon has announced that they will be partnering with several hotels to bring an “Alexa for Hospitality” platform to them. This move marks a big push by Amazon to have their Alexa-based Echo services become more mainstream and recognizable. While many will likely find this convenient, some other may be... Read more
Alexa has a ton of skills. Over 30,000 skills, to be exact. That’s a pretty crazy number! With that many skills available, how do you know which ones are even worth getting? We’ve got a list for you of some of our favorite Alexa skills. The skills here are the most... Read more
Amazon’s looking to expand their smart home tech to your cable box. Despite the millions of cord-cutters, and the downward trend of Comcast, the cable box is a mainstay in many living rooms. Amazon, for their part, wants to help eliminate all those remotes that are cluttering your coffee table.... Read more
A new report from Windows Central has shown a screenshot of options for voice assistants in Xbox One. While the system already has support through the (now shuttered) Kinect service via Cortana, the Windows Central report goes beyond Microsoft’s proprietary AI. The report indicates Google Assistant and Alexa would both be... Read more
If you’re on the lookout for good deals on computer accessories, AmazonBasics is a great place to look. Amazon’s line of discount accessories is high-quality, reliable and affordable. While they might not be the same quality as Razer or SteelSeries, they are worlds less expensive. With that in mind, let’s check... Read more
Smart Containers are coming. Target has a few entries in the burgeoning field: a paper towel dispenser and a soap dispenser, both of which reorder their respective dispensed item when they get low. GE has a dish washer that will reorder detergent from Amazon when it gets low. And... Read more
Your smart speaker is an incredibly handy piece of technology. It helps organize your life, streamline your household activities and even helps you shop online. But what are the security risks posed by having an always-on mic in your living room? Who’s listening to your recorded audio? According to a recent... Read more