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
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
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
We’ve all asked our digital assistant silly questions just to see how they would answer. It helps offset the reality that you are actually talking to an inanimate object… The folks at Amazon have proven that they are good for a laugh by programming some humor into Alexa. Try... Read more
Create New Skills with Alexa Blueprints
AmazonHow ToSmart Devices April 24, 2018 0
Amazon’s Alexa-enabled devices, including the original Echo, the Dot, and their range of Fire Sticks and Smart TVs, offer plenty of great features. But there’s been one thing missing from the perky virtual assistant: the ability to quickly and easily create your own skills. That changed this week with... Read more
Speak Music’s Muse is terrific way to bring Alexa voice commands to your car. Plug the Oreo-sized accessory into your car’s USB port or lighter socket and connect it to your phone via Bluetooth and you’ll be able to order Alexa to play and control your music, get the... Read more
Jibo. He’s not Alexa, but he’s adorable!
GadgetsNewsReviewsSmart Devices February 12, 2018 0
The Good Jibo’s expressions make him much more human than Siri or Alexa Can take photos and store up to 700 images Can track flights, scores, daily news Can control Phillips Hue and Nest. The Bad Cannot connect to your phone No calls, text, music, or streaming Is much... Read more
5 “Smart Home” gadgets every house should have…
AppleGadgetsSmart Devices February 10, 2018 0
It’s 2018 folks, and the future is here. Astronauts are driving Tesla’s through space and the Reese’s company is doing some really innovative stuff with popcorn. With all this technology around us, it’s easy to take it all for granted and we sometimes don’t get all the use we... Read more
The light switch of the future…
GadgetsReviewsSmart DevicesxPick January 22, 2018 0
The “start up” smart tech company, Brilliant, has emerged out of nowhere and is revolutionizing the home light switch as we know it. The game changer In 2017, Brilliant brought their prototype “smart control panel” into production and into our homes. This new revolutionary control panel was quickly... Read more