[ad_1] Other routine options will arrive over the coming weeks, including the ability to time them to sunrises and sunsets. If you’ve linked your Gmail or Outlook account to Alexa, you can add email updates to routines. For instance, you can set up a command that prompts Alexa to send you an email with information […]
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Toyota’s 2020 Prius Prime arrives with CarPlay and Alexa
[ad_1] The Prius Prime delivers 25 miles or all-electric range, enough for many folks to never burn gas during their daily commutes. If you do need to take it on a road trip, you’ll get 54 mpg combined fuel economy, making it one of the most economical cars on the road. Other new features include […]
Toyota brings Alexa and CarPlay to 2018 Camry and Sienna
[ad_1] Not all is rosy for Toyota’s technological plans, though. The company has tucked in word that it will “pause” its plans to install Dedicated Short-Range Communications tech in its US vehicles starting in 2021. It wants “greater automotive industry commitment” for the connected car system, but it also expects government support to preserve the […]
Amazon Alexa auditors could reportedly access user locations
[ad_1] There’s no indication any workers have tried to look up a customer’s home (say, on Google Street View) using the data from these tools. However, the fact they were able to access more information than they perhaps need to might be cause for concern, particularly as smart speakers become more prevalent. In fact, analysts […]
UK offers government info through Alexa and Google Assistant
[ad_1] Not everything is available, so you can’t completely depend on a voice assistant just yet. However, there are promises of expansion. You might soon have information on how to get married or renew your car tax, for instance. If this works well, it could serve as a template for other governments wanting to surface […]
Alexa owners can listen to Amazon Music for free — with ads
[ad_1] Listeners will be able to ask Alexa to play music by creating stations based in a song, artist, era or genre. The voice assistant will also be able to queue up popular global playlists on Amazon Music, including selections like Country Heat and Fuego Latino. The free tier of Amazon music will have a […]
Amazon Alexa provides more detailed news briefings in the US
[ad_1] Voice assistants usually only give you brief summaries of the news — helpful if you’re in a hurry, but that’s about it. Amazon is betting that you’ll want something deeper. It’s rolling out an Alexa feature in the US that provides long-form news from Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, Fox News, Newsy and NPR. Ask Alexa […]
Ecobee’s first home security camera might include Alexa
[ad_1] It’s uncertain what other party tricks the camera might have, although Zatz speculates that it could incorporate presence sensors (currently a separate purchase) to have your thermostat change the temperature when you get home. Release details are still up in the air. Given that there’s already a seemingly finished press image of the camera, […]
Amazon reportedly has an Alexa-powered AirPods competitor in the works
[ad_1] In addition to saying “Alexa” to activate the virtual assistant, the earbuds will reportedly offer gesture controls for things like taking calls and skipping tracks while listening to music. The Alexa earbuds are said to follow much of the true wireless competition with an included charging case. Bloomberg reports Amazon’s hardware division, Lab126, is […]
Walmart to offer online grocery shopping with Google Assistant
[ad_1] Walmart shoppers will soon be able to add items to their shopping carts by saying “Hey Google, talk to Walmart.” The feature will be cross-platform, meaning customers can shop from any device that has the Google Assistant feature, ranging from smart speakers and displays to their Android watch or iPhone. Google Home will keep […]