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Ever wished you could poll the entire household about what they want for dinner, even when everyone’s in a different room? Thanks to a newly updated Alexa feature, you can do just that. Alexa’s aptly ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you relying on smart devices to help keep your life organized, Amazon's new Alexa feature 'Tell me when' will quickly prove useful. The ...

Amazon announced today the launch of new Alexa capabilities for people taking medications in partnership with the medication management firm, Omnicell. To use the new features, you'll only need your ...

The one-click hack could've let an attacker view all the conversations you've had with Amazon's voice assistant. Alfred Ng Senior Reporter / CNET News Alfred Ng was a senior reporter for CNET News. He ...

It’s been four years since Amazon launched Alexa, and in that time the cloud-based voice service integrated into the Amazon Echo, among other devices, has become a staple in many homes, with more than ...

“Alexa, set a timer for 10 minutes,” I say in the kitchen as I’m putting a pot of water on a burner, followed by “Alexa, set a timer for 20 minutes” as I pop some lasagne in the oven for reheating.

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