Category Archives: Amazon

Deal: Get 1 year of Amazon Kids Plus for just $19.99 (72% off)

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Matt Horne

Amazon Kids Plus can entertain your little ones while you enjoy a nice parenting break. It’s on sale for a limited time. Continue reading →

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Need a VERY last minute present? You can get these digital gifts right now

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Ryan Haines

The holidays are here, but you haven’t bought presents yet? Not to worry. Here are some very last-minute digital gifts. Continue reading →

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Halo is a fitness wearable and subscription platform from Amazon

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Igor Bonifacic

The app can analyze the tone of your voice and your body fat percentage. Continue reading →

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Zoom video calls come to smart displays from Google, Amazon, and Facebook

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Jon Fingas

You can join a Zoom meeting just by using your voice. Continue reading →

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An Alexa vulnerability might have exposed your voice history to hackers

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Adamya Sharma

Be careful what you say to your smart speaker. Continue reading →

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Big Tech’s hearing in Congress didn’t provide any real answers

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Jon Fingas

Partisanship and the CEOs’ own evasiveness prevented deep inquiries into tech competition. Continue reading →

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Alexagate is a gloriously unnecessary tool to stop Amazon Echo from listening

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Jon Fingas

It appears to do the job, but there are much easier ways to stop Echo devices from listening. Continue reading →

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Amazon’s revamped Alexa app home screen offers personalized suggestions

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Jon Fingas

You’ll also find easier access to the voice assistant and more help for newcomers. Continue reading →

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Alexa voice commands will soon launch Android and iOS apps

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Jon Fingas

Open TikTok, Uber, and other apps without touching the screen. Continue reading →

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Amazon Fire TV now integrates live TV from Hulu, Sling, and YouTube

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Bogdan Petrovan

Amazon is making Fire TV more of a viable option for watching live streaming TV. Continue reading →

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