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Sat, 30 Nov 2024 12:30:18 GMT

If you're looking to buya media streaming deviceto turn your television into a smart TV, Amazon's Fire TV lineup has a lot of options. From the basic Fire TV Stick to the Fire TV Stick 4K, all of these devices have a dongle form factor and can be easily connected to any HDMI-compatible television or PC monitor. However, if you're looking for a device that can do more than just streaming, the Fire TV Cube is an excellent alternative. The Fire TV Cube combines the power of an Echo speaker and a Fire TV Stick, making it a more versatile 2-in-1 entertainment device. Here's why you might want to get the Fire TV Cube over a Fire TV Stick dongle for your home.

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Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:17:33 GMT

It's kind of weird that the company that helped pioneer the AI assistant with Alexa has been eerily quiet, while other companies announce their brand-new AI models. Even Amazon's smart home rival, Google, is working hard to get its Gemini AI model up and running on people's PCs. However, that silence may soon end, as a leak from Amazon has revealed the existence of what's called a "Remarkable Alexa" to compete with the others.

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Sun, 19 Nov 2023 10:00:22 GMT

It’s been a couple of months since Amazon’s latest event, where the company announced new and exciting products that deserve to be part of our selection of the best Amazon Echo devices in 2023. These new products arrive with some necessary upgrades and cool features that make us love our Echo devices a bit more. The best part is that the company aims to please and provide an excellent experience with each of its devices. There are tons of options to choose from, so getting the best Echo for you might seem like a complicated task if it’s your first time, but once you get a feel for the products and services, you will feel the need to add more devices to your collection to create a better smart home experience. So, which is the best Echo device for you or the best addition to your smart home? Stick around to find out.

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Sat, 11 Nov 2023 14:43:43 GMT

The smart home revolution is in full swing, with hundreds of voice-assistant products on the market ranging from light bulbs toamazing smart speakers. Some of the best speakers are from the Alexa line, which all work to deliver the most when it comes to voice-assistant control. They're intuitive, user-friendly, and can take complex commands as well as direct interactions, includingplaying gameswith the sometimes-sassy voice assistant. Before buying, consider what features are most important to you in an Alexa speaker. Do you prioritize sound quality above all else? Would you prefer a wireless option for on-the-go listening? Are you shopping on a budget? We’re here to help you determine what’s right for your home.

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Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:30:26 GMT

Smart speakers have become ubiquitous in daily life, enabling voice assistant control of our smart devices and dispensing facts without picking up our phones. While all the smart speakers on the market have differing levels of sound quality, I’ll let you in on a big secret. They all perform great voice assistant duties.

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Sat, 01 Jul 2023 12:00:19 GMT

Smart speakerscan make your life easier by smartly automating some simple, everyday tasks. Amazon's Echo devices, in particular, are well known for this as they work in tandem with a ton of smart home products and allow you to get things done with your voice. While it's relatively simple to call Alexa to trigger different actions, it's often tiring to give a command and wait for it to process the action before giving your next command. It's particularly inconvenient when you're, say, rushing to get ready for work or a dinner date. Well, that's where the Alexa routines come into the picture.

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Wed, 21 Dec 2022 20:44:26 GMT

Over the past few years, voice assistants have become quite common in households. Of course, all modern phones come with one built-in, and even smart speakers have gained popularity. A Nest speaker, an Amazon Echo, or an Apple Homepod can be found in quite a lot of households these days. While it's extremely convenient to use your voice to perform tasks, one of the biggest concerns with an always-on microphone is privacy. These assistants listen to you and store your queries to improve accuracy, and while that may sound beneficial, you may not want certain sensitive data to be saved. This is why deleting your assistant's voice history from time to time is a good idea. Here's how you can delete your voice history from Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri using a few simple steps.

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Thu, 29 Sep 2022 02:07:15 GMT

Amazon held its fall hardware event, where it announced numerous products, including theKindle Scribe,Fire TV Cube, Halo Rise, and more. Along with a variety of different hardware products, it also announced its partnership with BMW Group, makers of vehicles like BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce.

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Wed, 28 Sep 2022 18:32:48 GMT

At its launch event today, Amazon unveiled a bunch of exciting products, including the newKindle Scribewith a stylus pen and Halo Rise smart light that can track your sleep and wake you up. The Fire TV user community has something to cheer about as well as Amazon is introducing a brand new remote control called the Alexa Voice Remote Pro.

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Sun, 04 Sep 2022 16:00:15 GMT

Ecosystem lock-ins aren't always bad, but when it comes to smart homes, the landscape is messy. Currently, there are different standards, countless brands, and even platform plays likeAlexa,Google Home, and HomeKit. It seems everyone wants a piece of your home, but rarely does all this tech play nicely together.

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