We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've been meaning to make your home smarter, one of the easiest ways to do so is by using a voice assistant like Amazon Alexa.

To use the Drop In feature, you first need to enable it on your Echo devices. Here’s how you can do it: Once you have enabled the necessary settings, you can drop in on all your Echo devices ...

SHREVEPORT, La. -- We all remember those commercials from the 1980s where someone says, “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up.” While those devices still exist, many people now rely on their smartphones to ...

We all remember those commercials from the 1980s where someone says, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” While those devices still exist, many people now rely on their smartphones to call for help. But ...

This CNET survey found that 73% of US adults who use voice assistants still have privacy concerns with AI features, but Alexa was rated the most trusted option among them. If you own an Echo device, ...

If you still think Alexa is just for setting timers and playing music, it's time to catch up. After 11 years, Amazon finally gave its voice assistant a massive brain upgrade with the new, AI-powered ...

Since its arrival in 2014, Alexa has changed drastically from the voice assistant that was originally released. Instead of being an easier way to trigger music, or add to your to-do list, it's now an ...

“If this fails to get revenue, Alexa is in trouble.” A quote from an anonymous Amazon employee in a Wednesday Business Insider report paints a dire picture. Amazon needs its upcoming subscription ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Virtual assistants will soon be as commonplace as smartphones -- in many parts of the world, they already are. Most smartphones have a built-in ...