This week, Apple unveiled its HomePod speaker, which is expected to be a cutthroat Amazon Echo rival when it’s released in December even though it will be almost twice the price. But if Apple is ...

Setting up routines or automations is half the reason to get into smart hubs and assistants. Every major hub, from SmartThings to Alexa, lets you create routines, in which you use triggers to cause ...

Amazon Prime subscribers in the U.S. who have Echo smart speakers can receive notifications 24 hours before discounts go live—and even have their Alexa purchase the items for them.

7. You’re all set! Want to hear News4′s latest news and weather briefings on your Alexa device? Here are the instructions to set it up.

Amazon's smart assistant is ready to move into your house, but how do you get the most out of the Amazon Echo smart speaker in Australia? Claire Reilly was a video host, journalist and producer ...

I’ve been looking into technology to help an older friend stay independent. This friend has fallen in their home more than once and I’m investigating ways for them to not be stuck on the floor waiting ...

The company's Alexa platform--along with integration with third parties and replenishment systems like Dash--highlight an ambitious smart home and Internet of things effort. Read now It's a new way to ...

Once you’ve set up Skype calling with Alexa, optimizing the app for a better calling experience takes time. There are several ways to do this. For instance, you can make some Skype contacts visible on ...