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Amazon has quietly returned Alexa to the web—this time as a full-featured conversational assistant called Alexa+ accessible at alexa.com—bringing the voice assistant out of Echo speakers and into desktop browsers with a chat-style interface, smart‑home controls, and agentic capabilities that can...

If you want live, NORAD-backed Santa tracking on an Alexa-capable device this Christmas Eve, the short answer is: enable the official NORAD Tracks Santa Alexa skill (or use an Echo device that’s already signed into your Amazon account), then say a simple query such as “Alexa, where’s Santa?” or...

Chatbots have moved from novelty to utility, and in 2025 a crowded field of capable, often free, AI assistants stands ready to handle everything from drafting emails and analyzing spreadsheets to generating images and supporting mental well‑being. The most practical choices depend on what you...

Amazon has unveiled the third generation of its Echo Show 5 smart display in India, enhancing its lineup of Alexa-powered devices. This latest iteration features a 5.5-inch screen, an upgraded speaker system delivering double the bass compared to its predecessor, and a built-in camera supporting...

In an era dominated by digital transformation, AI assistants have swiftly transitioned from experimental novelties to essential daily companions, seamlessly embedded throughout our professional and personal lives. As artificial intelligence continues its rapid evolution, 2025 marks a pivotal...

After a whirlwind week spent with Alexa+ Early Access on Amazon’s latest Echo Show devices, it’s easy to see why Amazon’s ambitions for AI in the home are generating so much buzz—and a fair share of scrutiny. Alexa+, still in early beta, promises a reinvention of Amazon’s smart assistant...

Artificial intelligence has become a household term, powering the smart speakers in our kitchens, the virtual helpers on our smartphones, and the digital assistants embedded into our cars and appliances. But as we delegate more of our schedules, queries, and even sensitive tasks to these...

In a surprising shift for the voice assistant landscape, Amazon is set to introduce its first-ever fee for Alexa users as early as next week. While the details remain sparse, this move is stirring debate among tech enthusiasts and everyday consumers alike, especially those closely following the...

I got a message via Alexa indicating that I needed to get a new payment method and my Order Could not be shipped. I've never heard her saying anything related to orders before. Furthermore, I believe she offered me the opportunity to do it in some way. I don't actually remember, that's the...

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I am reasonable acquainted with windows computers and Android phones; as much as a long retired engineer ( I worked with all kinds of computers) can be. To overcome some of the boredom, much to great annoyance of my wife (who strangely thinks I already spend too much time on computers!), I have...

Happy Diwali for the Indian Windows Insiders who are celebrating! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18277 (19H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. REMINDER: As is normal with builds early in the development cycle, builds may contain bugs that might be painful for...

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Hi This is so funny that I had to post it. I have 3 Amazon Echo Dots or Alexas, (a stand alone version of Cortana on steroids) spread around the house, one on each floor. Just to test how Cortana was working after reading a post here about Cortana not hearing them when they speak, I asked...