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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Though it was not the first, Alexa is probably one of the best-known smart home assistants today. In the early days of these devices, the ...

Amazon (AMZN) shares increased 2% during Monday market action after the tech behemoth rolled out Alexa.com, which expands the use of its artificial intelligence assistant across a multitude of devices ...

Amazon says expanding Alexa further beyond the home will be a big focus in 2026. (Amazon Image) Amazon is expanding its consumer AI ecosystem beyond the smart speaker — bringing Alexa+ to the web, ...

Anthropic is finally letting more people use Claude in Google Chrome. The company's AI browser plugin is expanding beyond $200-per-month Max subscribers and is now available to anyone who pays for a ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Inside our homes, though, Amazon Alexa has become the most popular virtual assistant in the US and around the world, as a widely adopted virtual ...

Amazon customers have already issued 2 million $5 "thank yous" to delivery drivers this holiday season, but the company is still suggesting customers can show appreciation by continuing to ask Alexa ...

Disneyland is replacing the Enchant Magic Key Pass with a new $999 Explore Key Pass, effective January 13, 2026. The new Explore Pass allows park admission on select seasonal dates, including summer ...

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“No, we never had one. I also never asked for one,” Alexa, 31, shared during an Instagram Q&A in December 2022. “It’s something that Brennon brought up and asked about getting one to protect me. It’s ...

“Really simple. Go with your gut feeling.” That’s what Brown University custodian Derek Lisi is saying after he noticed and reported a suspicious person on campus numerous times before last weekend’s ...

If you’re seeking to make your home smarter, odds are you’re in between two smart home ecosystems, Amazon Alexa versus Google Home. Both Amazon Alexa- and Google Assistant-enabled devices can help ...