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 15, 2021

Amazon has introduced a new novelty voice for Alexa this festive season: Santa Claus. Nick to sing songs, crack jokes, tell stories, or just respond to typical Alexa commands like setting timers or playing music in his more festive voice. Just preface a command with “Hey Santa” and Alexa will respond in the new voice.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

But just a decade on, Amazon has finally done it. The online shopping giant’s $60 Amazon Smart Thermostat can intelligently determine if you’re home, away, or sleeping and automatically adjust your climate to keep you comfortable and potentially save you money. And you don’t have to program anything.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

It’s a little glimpse into a future Alexa robot that could become much more than a voice powered remote control. Amazon says the Show 10’s ability to move makes it easier to follow a recipe with it. The prior 10-inch Echo Show didn’t have a physical shutter, though Amazon did add it to the smaller Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 8.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Feb. Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Feb. With Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day on the horizon, there are plenty of impressive discounts up for grabs from brands like Sony, Samsung , and Amazon itself. at Amazon $59.99 at Amazon $449.99

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

There’s a lot to like about this intergenerational calling device, but Amazon is a bit bossy Amazon’s latest attempt to entertain your children is an innovative effort that combines an interactive projector with Amazon Kids Plus’ excellent catalog of child-friendly content.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Apple’s newest smart speaker is way more affordable but still chasing Amazon and Google Two and a half years ago, Apple finally entered the smart speaker market with the HomePod. Unless you’re right next to the HomePod mini, it’s hard to tell when Siri has heard your voice command and is responding.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This Echo Show on the wall is the fairest of them all, but it’s not that smart The original idea for Amazon’s Echo Show was a large, screen-based device that would offer up relevant, glanceable information for the modern family, replacing outdated devices like bulletin boards, paper calendars, and sticky notes on the fridge.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2024

We live in a world where Amazon can send people what they order overnight. Being face-to-face or voice-to-voice with someone creates a stronger connection than mere paper communication. Lets review Donors give for many reasons. Of course, its not. Folks expect nonprofits to be able to say thank you within that time frame.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Feb. We've rounded up five of the best deals we could find at Amazon , with standouts from top brands like Apple and Samsung. Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on Feb. at Amazon $799.00 at Amazon as of Feb. at Amazon $1,349.99

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The Verge

AUGUST 21, 2021

Amazon and Walmart are both currently offering $75 off the handsome navy-colored watch, as well as the white model, bringing them down to $325. Read our review. Amazon and Google may be paving the way toward a smarter home, but not every device under the sun touts smart capabilities yet. Read our review.

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The Verge

JUNE 29, 2020

It still allows you to open and close the lock remotely with your phone or your voice through Apple’s HomeKit platform (more on this later) or manually with the same key that you’ve always used. It does not work with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, at least not as of the time I’m publishing this review.

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The Verge

APRIL 4, 2022

If you’ve been holding out for Apple’s true wireless earbuds to drop in price, both the second-gen AirPods and the AirPods Pro have received a sizable discount at Amazon and Walmart. but are on sale right now at Amazon and Walmart for $99.99, matching their best price to date. Read our review. Read our review.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 5, 2020

It’s faster to respond to voice commands, and most importantly, it sounds a lot better than the Google Home ever could. But in the four years since the Google Home, Amazon has released multiple generations of new Echo models and leap-frogged the Home in audio quality, design, and features.

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The Verge

JUNE 1, 2021

If you’re hunting for a set of truly wireless earbuds that offer great sound quality, active noise cancellation, IPX7 water resistance, a comfy fit, and other handy features, Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro are at an especially good price today on Amazon. The bigger 44mm Apple Watch Series 6 in this colorway is $359 at Amazon.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Pop $29.99 at Amazon $39.99 Get Deal If you've been looking to invest in a smart speaker but don't want to spend tons of cash on something fancy, look no further than the Amazon Echo Pop. A few more Amazon device deals are floating around right now, too. Save $10.00

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The Verge

JUNE 8, 2020

Sony’s popular noise-canceling true wireless earbuds, the WF-1000XM3, are on sale for $178 today on Amazon. My colleague Chris Welch pointed out in his review that Sony’s latest entry in the wireless earbud market is “its best AirPods rival yet.”. Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge. That’s $51.99 off the typical $229.99 retail price.

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The Verge

APRIL 19, 2021

Roku’s new $30 remote has upgrades like a rechargeable battery and hands-free voice commands Roku’s new Voice Remote Pro is the company’s first remote control to come with always-listening mics built in. Weight-wise, the Voice Remote Pro felt about the same in my hand as the remote that came with my TCL Roku TV. The new $29.99

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The Verge

OCTOBER 8, 2021

So when Amazon announced the $54.99 And the two products go tit for tat in their core video and audio streaming features despite the older model often being discounted; at the time of this review, the regular Fire TV Stick 4K is on sale for $33.99. What could max possibly mean in this context?

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The Verge

AUGUST 6, 2020

But competitors haven’t been sitting idle: Bose’s Noise Canceling Headphones 700 are neck and neck with Sony for noise cancellation and have better microphones for voice calls. I’m reviewing the headphones as they’re performing out of the box and will circle back once the update is made available. Your music will be pausing constantly.

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The Verge

APRIL 29, 2021

For the last couple years, some of its remotes have offered programmable buttons, and its recently released Voice Remote Pro elevates them to new heights. And Roku actually has the software support to back them up in an easy and approachable way, one that the updated Voice Remote Pro’s mic makes even easier with its hands-free commands.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It didn’t have to be like this The Amazon Halo View looks like a Fitbit and acts like a Fitbit, and if that’s all it did, that would’ve been fine. To stand apart from the crowd, Amazon added a few exclusive features to its Halo platform with some admittedly impressive technology. But despite all appearances, this is not a Fitbit.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Feb. We did a little bit of extra digging at Amazon to pull out a handful of discounts on top brands — like Lenovo and Apple — that we think are worth grabbing. Here are our picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on Feb. at Amazon $99.00 at Amazon $279.99

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Amazon says the new Fire TV Stick is 50 percent faster than the previous version — but it looks identical on the outside. You attach a Micro USB cable to it for power, toss some batteries in the Alexa voice remote, and you’re off and running. If that’s your situation, you’re definitely getting a more powerful streamer than before.

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The Verge

JANUARY 22, 2022

I’m sure that my colleagues who review smart home tech could direct me to a number of smart displays that do this kind of thing already , but I digress. The Pixel Stand 2 isn’t inexpensive: at $79, it’s well more than the $30-ish standard Qi charging stands you can find on Amazon. text on the screen.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

We’ve already rounded up all the best early Black Friday deals for getting your shopping done early at retailers like Amazon , Target , and Walmart. Amazon’s latest streaming stick is a solid alternative to both Roku and Chromecast devices. In our review , Chris Welch stated that “the improvements are minor but worth the extra cash.”

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 5, 2025

Whether you're an Amazon device admirer, love a good Dyson dupe, or are just looking to score some savings on top tech in general, we've got a deal for you. Here are our picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on March 5. at Amazon $199.99 at Amazon $199.99 at Amazon $289.00 at Amazon $289.00 Save $40.00

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The Verge

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Amazon’s latest entry-level smart speaker has a new design, but few other improvements over the last model Amazon may get more attention for its higher-end Echo speakers, such as the Echo Studio and the new 4th Gen Echo, but the humble Echo Dot is by far the most popular speaker in the lineup.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Image: Amazon. Auto Mode is a new feature coming to Amazon’s Alexa app that turns your phone into a “driver-friendly display” when used with Alexa auto accessories like the Echo Auto , the company says. However, when we reviewed it for ourselves, we found Alexa wasn’t great at helping with the kinds of queries we had while driving.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Feb. Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Feb. We've rounded up five of the best deals we could find at Amazon as of Tuesday, Feb. Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. at Amazon $499.99 at Amazon $1,196.99 at Amazon $99.99

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The Verge

JUNE 8, 2021

Her voice, the acoustic guitars, and background vocals on “traitor” all come through with excellent distinctness. Switch over to Motown and Sam Cooke’s voice has the warmth you’d expect. The earbuds have beamforming mics and bone conduction sensors for improved voice calls. Electric guitars have just the right grit on ‘70s rock.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

You can now buy an AirTag Loop for $24 from Amazon. Right now at Amazon, you can buy the handy loop made specifically to carry Apple’s ultrawideband-capable Bluetooth tracker at an all-time low price of around $24 instead of $29. Normally $500, Amazon and B&H are selling the GoPro Hero 10 Black for $450 instead.

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The Verge

APRIL 6, 2021

The Roam supports hands-free voice commands, has Apple AirPlay 2, includes wireless charging, and features a rugged design that lets you use it practically anywhere. For this review, I’ll keep it simple and focus on speakers that resemble the Roam in size. You can use either Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant with the built-in mics.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

The Sonos Move smart speaker is $100 off at retailers like Best Buy , B&H Photo and Amazon today only, bringing the cost from $400 to a more reasonable $300. It supports Alexa and Google Assistant voice assistants. Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge. To switch between the modes, just tap a button on the back of the Move.

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The Verge

MARCH 19, 2022

On the deals front, Amazon is currently offering the 11-inch iPad Pro in its 128GB, Wi-Fi-ready configuration for $749. Read our 2021 iPad Pro review. Read our review. Read our review. The Xbox Stereo Headset 20th Anniversary Edition is on sale at Amazon and Walmart for $59.99 ($10 off), matching its best price to date.

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The Verge

MARCH 27, 2021

Bose’s sporty shades offer good sound, a steady fit, and total awareness It’s still fair to call audio sunglasses a niche category, but with Bose offering several models, Amazon in the game , and counting recent announcements from Razer and JLab , it’s certainly a growing one. Voice calls while wearing the Tempos have also been a joy.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Amazon’s Echo Buds are getting new fitness features that allow the true wireless earbuds to track your workouts. According to Amazon, the Echo Buds now have the ability to track walks, runs, and other workouts, all initiated with Alexa voice commands.

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