Sure, Apple and Google's smart speakers have beautiful aesthetics compared to the Amazon Echo Dot. But walk into any store selling smart home gear and check the box. "Works with Alexa" appears on ...

An AI overhaul makes Alexa+ a much better digital assistant and smart home control centerI tried Alexa+ on my ...

If you’re seeking to make your home smarter, odds are you’re in between two smart home ecosystems, Amazon Alexa versus Google Home. Both Amazon Alexa- and Google Assistant-enabled devices can help ...

Home assistants from Google and Apple offer similar commands groups. It can really save you some time if you dive into some ...

Our kids' room has its own routine. When we say, "Alexa, it's bedtime," their sound machine turns on (powered by a smart plug), their bedside lamp switches off, and their smart light strip turns on to ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Smart home devices can offer independence, safety, and companionship. Smart home devices can offer independence, ...

Amazon has transformed its renowned AI assistant, Alexa, into a modern chatbot called Alexa+ that is now available on the web for users to access. It is designed to answer all their questions and ...

Your 2026 smart home will work best if your devices can all talk to each other without having to jump through hoops. Home ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Virtual assistants will soon be as commonplace as smartphones -- in many parts of the world, they already are. Most smartphones have a built-in ...

If you’re looking for an inexpensive 40″ smart TV that includes Fire TV technology, HDR support, and the ability to control ...