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Alexa seemingly pulled the idea for the challenge from an article describing it as dangerous, citing news reports about an alleged challenge trending on TikTok. (Photo: PTI/File)

Amazon's Alexa told a child to do potentially lethal 'challenge'

The child's parent Kristin Livdahl posted a screenshot of their Alexa activity history on her Twitter handle

29 Dec 2021 1:34 PM

The programs will run through Alexa Smart Properties. (Photo: PTI/File)

Amazon announces Alexa program for hospitals, senior care

The program lets senior living facilities use Amazon Echo devices to send announcements or other messages to residents' rooms

27 Oct 2021 9:03 AM

There is no word on whether the adaptive volume will work in the opposite direction, which means becoming quieter if there is no background noise. (Photo: PTI)

Amazon's new feature will make Alexa respond louder when it's noisy

The feature is currently available to US customers, and Amazon says that a user can activate it by saying Alexa, turn on the adaptive volume

02 Sep 2021 7:26 PM

Amazon has updated the Alexa app on iOS so that users can access the voice assistant right from their home screens via a new widget. (Photo: PTI)

Amazon Alexa app adds 'Ask Alexa' widget to iPhones

The new Ask Alexa widget isn't so much Alexa itself as it is a link directly to the iOS app

30 Jul 2021 3:19 PM

Voice assistants are not only answering queries and shopping, but also being used for smart home control and for a range of business and medical applications which could see increased interest as people seek to limit personal contact.

People lose the touch, adopt the voice as covid makes Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant more useful

Voice control can mean avoiding commonly touched surfaces such as smartphones, TV remotes, light switches, thermostats and door handles.

10 May 2020 5:26 PM

The integrations will be available starting this year.

Lamborghini, Rivian now integrated with Amazon Alexa

The voice-powered assistant will be integrated into Lamborghini's Huracan Evo and Rivian's first two all-electric vehicles.

07 Jan 2020 7:57 AM

The Echo Flex, is its smallest yet, just 150 grams and so compact, it can be plugged into a power socket.

Start 2020 with a smarter home

With fast-n-furious data speeds on offer and affordable innovative devices finally exploit the potential of home wireless networks.

30 Dec 2019 10:49 AM

Amazon.com Inc, Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google are partnering to lay the groundwork for better compatibility among their smart home products.

Apple, Amazon, Google partner to make smart home devices more compatible

The rare partnership comes against the backdrop of an intensified competition among global technology companies to dominate the market.

19 Dec 2019 11:14 AM

Until now, users were able to ask Alexa to play music, but not podcasts.

You can now ask Alexa to play podcasts on Spotify

Spotify free and Premium users will now be able to ask Amazon Alexa to play podcasts of their choice.

14 Dec 2019 10:50 AM

Available for pre-orders, the new device has been marked at Rs 4,999 and shall ship to customers starting December 18th

Amazon launches the first wireless echo device at Rs 4,999

Called the Echo Input portable it combines hands-free access to Alexa with a 4800 mAh rechargeable battery.

05 Dec 2019 12:04 PM

Echo Studio retails for Rs 22,999 at Amazon. A premium product with premium audio.

Work-n-playthings

Smart speakers have morphed from entertainment tools to serious lifestyle managers.

02 Dec 2019 11:37 AM

Namib Desert beetles use the irregular surface morphology - uneven bumps and flat areas, on their backs to gather fresh water from desert fog (Photo: Creative commons)

Desert beetles guide scientists in finding water harvesting solutions

Biomimetic fog-gathering technologies based on Namib Desert beetles have been offered as a potential solution in foggy coastal areas

28 Nov 2019 10:52 AM

Echo Flex also has a built-in USB-A port so you can easily charge your phone (7.5W) or other devices, as well while using only one outlet.

Amazon's new Echo Flex- for both your plug point, and chore woes

The Echo Flex plugs into any standard electrical outlet and lets you carry out functions like controlling light, AC, etc.s

20 Nov 2019 5:00 PM

This Children’s Day, just ask, “Alexa, tell me a nursery rhyme” or “Alexa, tell a bedtime story” or explore the following Alexa skills and help your child explore, innovate, create and have fun!

6 Alexa Skills to Engage Kids this Children’s Day

Alexa can not only help bring down the screen time for your child but also help ignite curiosity in them.

13 Nov 2019 1:59 PM

The smart speaker voice apps called Skills for Alexa and Actions on Google Home contain vulnerabilities that can be abused to listen in on users or voice-phish their passwords.

Alexa, Google Home approved apps allow eavesdropping on users

The researchers found two possible hacking scenarios that allow a hacker to phish for sensitive information and eavesdrop on users.

22 Oct 2019 8:25 AM

Amazon also announced Alexa VOXCON to help brands and developers build skills and voice services. (Photo: ANI)

Amazon now offers over 30,000 Alexa skills in India

The company said that there are over 40 devices with built-in Alexa support in India.

30 Aug 2019 9:22 AM

Alexa is always getting smarter and developers continue to make this experience highly relevant for customers by building India specific skills.

30,000 skills in India surpassed by Amazon Alexa skills store

The Alexa Skills Store in India features skills across categories.

29 Aug 2019 8:42 PM

Commercial hardware manufacturers who want to build products with built-in Alexa can request early access to the invite-only Alexa Voice Service (AVS) developer preview.

Alexa, the new 'desi' girl

Amazon's voice-based virtual assistant Alexa will soon understand Hindi commands.

17 Jul 2019 9:31 AM

With its 5.5-inch display, rich sound, HD camera, and built-in camera shutter, Echo Show 5 lets you see visuals and do more with Alexa around the home.

Amazon Echo Show 5 to sell at its lowest price ever on Prime Day Sale

Priced at Rs 8,999, the Echo Show 5 will be available on Prime Day at its lowest price ever.

14 Jul 2019 12:27 PM

Amazon's awaited Prime Day is set to be a two-day sale extravaganza this year and the e-commerce giant wants to make sure you don't miss out on the offers.

Amazon Prime Day: Alexa won’t let you miss the best deals

Amazon Prime Day starts July 15 and will be live for 48 hours.

14 Jul 2019 10:31 AM

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