TechSpot

JULY 2, 2021

As reported by the BBC, people called Alexa have to endure repeated jokes in which others shout their names before speaking a command. One parent said her teenage daughter received endless abuse from other children and even teachers after she started secondary school because of her name.

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The Verge

JULY 21, 2021

Amazon has quietly started rolling out a new masculine-sounding voice option to its Alexa virtual assistant along with a similarly masculine-sounding wake word to trigger the assistant: “Ziggy.” (The The change seems to be device-specific, though, so you’ll have to set the new voice on each of your Alexa devices.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The Astro also has Alexa Guard integration, allowing it to alert you to sounds of a broken window or smoke alarm, just like an Echo speaker. The Astro will also be integrated into the new Alexa Together service, which provides access to an emergency helpline and support for fall detection devices.

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TechSpot

AUGUST 27, 2024

In May, it was reported that a more conversational version of Alexa will launch later in 2024. It followed Amazon's September 2023 announcement that Alexa would be receiving an artificial intelligence upgrade as generative AI companies' tools such as ChatGPT increasingly made Alexa look antiquated. Read Entire Article

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Engadget

MARCH 24, 2025

It goes without saying that many of these smart LED light bulbs work with Amazons Alexa and the Google Assistant, so if you already have a smart home setup in the works, you can find one that fits into your chosen ecosystem. Smart light bulb FAQs Whats the best smart light bulb for Alexa? There is no best smart light bulb for Alexa.

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The Verge

JANUARY 15, 2021

Amazon is giving car companies the unprecedented privilege of accessing the core artificial intelligence underpinning its Alexa digital assistant, a first for the company’s AI platform. Amazon is calling the new offering Alexa Custom Assistant. Amazon is using Alexa to compete with Apple and Google in the car software space.

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The Verge

MAY 11, 2021

Journalist Brad Stone says Nina Rolle is the original voice of Alexa. Amazon’s Alexa has a voice familiar to millions: calm, warm, and measured. There was someone whose voice had to be recorded, analyzed, and algorithmically reproduced to create Alexa as we know it now. Image: Nina Rolle. Bezos signed off on it.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Amazon’s Alexa told a child to touch a penny to the exposed prongs of a phone charger plugged into the wall, according to one parent who posted screenshots of their Alexa activity history showing the interaction ( via Bleeping Computer ). OMFG My 10 year old just asked Alexa on our Echo for a challenge and this is what she said.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 23, 2021

If you regularly use an Alexa device, you’ve probably been upsold by Amazon’s assistant at some point. Ask Alexa to carry out some basic task like setting a timer, and it will finish its response with a cheery “By the way, did you know I could [insert feature you’ve never heard of here].” Alexa devices with screens are used more.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Jackson voice skill for its Alexa digital assistant to include tens of thousands more phrases, including much more of the actor’s iconic expletive-filled delivery. The Jackson partnership launched last December , allowing Alexa users to pay $0.99 to access the actor’s voice on Echo and other Alexa-enabled devices.

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Wired

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Alexa+ will cost $20 a month but will be free for Amazon Prime members. It'll eventually arrive on nearly every Alexa device the company has shipped.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Amazon’s fall Alexa hardware event is scheduled for September 24th at 1PM ET. But Amazon could also show off some more surprising hardware; the company revealed the Echo Frames glasses, which had Alexa built in, and the Echo Loop, a smart ring, at its hardware event last September. Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge.

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Wired

MARCH 16, 2025

Weve rounded up our favorite speakers that let you talk to Alexa, from the best Echo speakers to third-party options like the Sonos Era.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Alexa, play the Queen’s Christmas Day message” will soon be a thing — even if you don’t live in the UK. Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images. Starting December 25th at 3PM GMT (or 10AM ET, 7AM PT), that phrase will deliver the Queen’s traditional Christmas Day broadcast, according to The Guardian.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 24, 2025

The Pop can serve as a more discreet Alexa assistant than the Echo Dot (which is fairly universally recognized as a smart home gadget). You’ll need the Alexa app on your phone, and it walks you through setup step-by-step. Everything else is done through voice commands or through the Alexa app.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Smart speaker giving, such as Alexa Donations — 1%. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software 24%. Virtual fundraising events 22%. Giving Tuesday 22%. The 10 Least Effective Digital Marketing & Fundraising Tools. Giving through gaming — 2%. Podcasts — 4%. Online raffles or sweepstakes — 4%.

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

According to Amazon SVP of devices and services, Panos Panay, Alexa+ can perform tasks like ordering groceries from Whole Foods or Amazon Fresh, order takeout from Uber Eats or Grubhub, remind you when tickets for your favorite band go on sale on Ticketmaster, play music from most popular streaming services. Read Entire Article

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The Verge

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Amazon is shutting down Alexa Internet, a service that has provided web traffic analysis for more than two decades. Alexa was founded in 1996 and bought by Amazon in 1999 (15 years before the shopping giant revealed its digital assistant of the same name). Twenty-five years ago, we founded Alexa Internet.

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VentureBeat

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In rearchitecting the upgraded Alexa voice assistant, Amazon turned to model mixing to bring agentic capabilities to devices. Read More

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TechSpot

MAY 22, 2024

Reports that Amazon is considering introducing a subscription-based Alexa tier featuring the latest generative AI tech have been swirling for years. Amazon hopes that such a version will be able to match the abilities of ChatGPT and similar chatbots. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

JULY 21, 2021

During this year’s Alexa Live event -- Amazon’s developer-focused ambient computing conference -- the company debuted a large range of new capabilities and. Efforts to expand beyond the simple tasks of audibly requesting music to play, timers to be set, or providing factual answers to random questions have continued apace.

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Digital Trends

JUNE 22, 2022

Whether you find it comforting or creepy depends on your disposition, but Amazon has found a way to get Alexa to speak in the voice of a deceased relative.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 19, 2022

One of the first projects we supported was to build an Alexa integration into the database. The group asked for $50 for equipment (to buy an echo dot, a speaker that connects to Alexa) and three people for two days to do a hackathon. Plus, they wanted pizza delivered for dinner. We requested specificity and got it!

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Digital Trends

JUNE 1, 2022

Amazon's Alexa app brings its immensely popular voice search and control features to many Android and iOS phones. We'll show you how to make the most of it.

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VentureBeat

APRIL 8, 2025

Currently, the model supports multiple expressive voices, both masculine and feminine, in American and British English. Read More

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Few things persist for very long in the rapidly evolving world of technology and nearly a decade in, Alexa is struggling.

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 14, 2025

Price: $179.99 $299.99 Plus, a three-minute charge gives you a full hour of listening time, which is perfect for those of us who remember to charge things only after walking out the door.

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Digital Trends

MAY 25, 2022

Is your Alexa device showing a red ring that doesn't seem to go away? Don't worry -- it's usually something that's easy to fix. Here's what you should know.

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TechSpot

JULY 20, 2022

Ever since Amazon introduced Alexa via its Echo smart speakers, I've longed for the day when I could just talk to devices and have them do what I wanted them to. Unfortunately, we're not there just yet, but we're getting somewhat closer.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Seeing the modern world of voice technology as more people were outfitting their homes with Amazon’s Alexa, Google Home and voice-controlled televisions, the trio pivoted their business in 2017 to create a similar experience for the world of customer service. Customer care as a service: Outsourcing can help your startup wow clients 24/7.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

FREE WITH PRIME: Prime members get Alexa+ free , which is $19.99/month Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Get Alexa+ free with Prime Learn More In case you haven’t heard, Alexa+ is here , and she’s ready to grace every Amazon device in your home. month otherwise. That’s right, folks.

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Engadget

MARCH 25, 2025

It also comes with an Alexa-powered remote control, which lets you search for titles with just a click of the Alexa button. It's also our pick for best budget streaming stick. The Fire TV Stick HD has HDR support and streams with full HD resolution.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 7, 2021

We’ve also noticed some problems accessing Amazon.com and other Amazon products like the Alexa AI assistant, Kindle ebooks, Amazon Music, Chime, or Ring security cameras. There are reports of outages for Disney Plus streaming and games like PUBG, League of Legends, and Valorant.

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Engadget

MARCH 17, 2025

Since Blink is an Amazon company, of course the Mini 2 ties into the Alexa ecosystem. As you might expect, you'll be able to view images captured by the Mini 2 via the Alexa app on an Echo Show, Fire Tablet or Fire TV but, curiously, not iOS or Android. This is our recommendation for the best security camera for Alexa users.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 3, 2025

If you aren’t able to prepare for floods in time, you should move to the highest level of your home, experts say, or seek out a safe shelter. If high winds and tornadoes are a threat, however, it could be dangerous to be too high up. That’s why checking forecasts is critical. John, Associated Press climate reporter

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

Currently, the AI agent must be activated with a phrase like Hey Otter, similar to Alexa or Siri. Its some simple tasks, but pretty soon, it can do more and more complicated tasks, Otter CEO Sam Liang says.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2021

Designed to inspire generosity in children, members are mailed monthly postcards featuring nonprofits and then the family can listen to the impact of their giving through Alexa. Helpen is an interesting fundraising concept that combines voice giving with print. Jewelry for Good :: jewelryforgood.org.

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