Category Archives: Amazon Alexa

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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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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The best Alexa headphones you can buy (July 2020)

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Edgar Cervantes

Alexa headphones can make your listening experience much more intuitive and connected. Here are our favorite ones! 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’s Alexa app now offers hands-free voice commands

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Jon Fingas

You can now ask Alexa to perform tasks on any Android or iOS device without tapping a button first. Continue reading →

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How to delete everything you’ve ever said to your digital assistants

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Edgar Cervantes

The privacy conscious among you probably hate that digital assistants know so much about you. Let’s delete that data! Continue reading →

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How to set up Amazon Alexa voice profiles

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Dhruv Bhutani

Get a personalized experience for all your family members. Continue reading →

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This wild video shows what could be the future of mobile voice assistants

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Phillip Prado

WorldGaze proves the future is not as far off as you might think. Continue reading →

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