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Say hello to Astro, Alexa on wheels

The Verge

Amazon’s Astro home robot | Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge. The Astro can only be paired to a single phone at a time — a security measure to help prevent unauthorized access or use. This camera can be used for video calls or viewed through the accompanying phone app to see what’s happening inside your home when you’re not there.

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Alexa told a child to do potentially lethal ‘challenge’

The Verge

Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge. 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 ).

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Amazon’s new Alexa partnership lets you link your AT&T number to turn your Echo into a phone

The Verge

Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge. Amazon is rolling out a new partnership with AT&T today that will let customers link their phone numbers to their Alexa account, allowing them to both make and receive phone calls via their Alexa devices. Calls can also be snoozed by activating Amazon’s existing Away Mode.

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33 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Alexa Top Sites :: alexa.com/topsites. A free, open-source software program that enables users to send group text messages from computers or mobile phones. A mobile app that allows you easily conduct mobile searches by simply speaking into your phone using their new “Speak Now&# technology. It is a must download!

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22 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Alexa Top Sites :: alexa.com/topsites. You can either manage your group online or on your mobile phone. In fact, I used them for this blog (see upper-right), but please ignore the silly photo in the Fotolia ad. A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art.

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How to cancel your Amazon account

Engadget

This helps you see what you'll lose access to, such as Audible, Alexa devices, Kindle purchases or Amazon-owned services in other countries. Georgie Peru for Engadget After submitting the request, Amazon will send a confirmation message to your email or phone number. Review the list of services associated with your account.

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Amazon Spring Sale tech deals under $50: The best sales on our favorite budget gear

Engadget

Photo by Jeff Dunn / Engadget Anker Nano Charger 30W for $13 ($10 off) : Its hard to have too many portable wall chargers on standby. Thats not enough for some newer Android phones , though.) This deal ties the lowest price weve seen. The Anker 525 Charging Station. This discount matches the lowest price weve seen.

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