Amazon is quietly testing a 'brief mode' feature that converts Alexa's responses to simple beeps
The feature is now available to Echo owners
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Ecobee's Switch+ allows you to summon Alexa right from your light switch
No Amazon Echo required
You can now place free calls to other Alexa users through the Alexa app
You don't need to own an Echo to talk to your friends
Users report Alexa is creeping them out by laughing randomly
Amazon says it is aware of the problem and is working on a fix
Amazon plans to teach Alexa real-time language translation
"Alexa, what do I say to the master of ceremonies at a wedding in Japan?"
Amazon posts impressive Q4 earnings, boasts of success with Alexa and Prime offerings
Amazon posted the largest profit in the company's history
Alexa can now send SMS messages via voice commands
You'll need an Android device to enable the new feature
TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi Plug with Energy Monitoring Review
Smart home assistants are quickly gaining traction among consumers and as a result, so are their smart home accessories. To go along with an Amazon Echo Dot, I picked up a pair of the TP-Link HS110 Smart Wi-Fi Plugs that can be used for remote control of devices from anywhere that you have an internet connection.
What to Expect from Amazon in 2018
Predictions include slashed grocery prices, new smart home gadgets, and more brick-and-mortar stores
Amazon Alexa is coming to Windows 10 PCs this year
Does this mean the death of Cortana?
You'll soon be able to use Alexa to control your smart oven or microwave
Alexa, heat up last night's pizza
Product advertisements and sponsored results could be coming to Alexa-powered devices soon
Amazon is already experimenting with suggestion-based advertisements
Deadline for Alexa, Cortana integration passes; companies say it will arrive "soon"
"Alexa, where's Cortana?"
Amazon turns its attention to the workplace with Alexa for Business
Alexa, book my next meeting!
11 Tech Products That Were Supposed to Fail... But Didn't
You'll often find that when a new product or service fails, there's a line of people waiting to say, "I told you so." But despite initially looking like absolute turkeys destined for the trash can, there have been plenty of predicted tech disasters that turned out to be successful. Here are some of the most memorable.
Black Friday electronics predictions: Echo and Google Home will drop below $100
Shoppers can score deals on everything from home assistants to smartwatches
Google Assistant can finally recognize music, but is it late to the party?
A not so simple skill is mastered
BBC's interactive audio adventure lets listeners control the story with their Alexa devices
A modern version of Gamebooks?
Motorola adds Alexa integration with latest Moto Mod
Another premium add-on for the Moto Z
Alexa assistant can now differentiate between voices
The whole family can talk with Alexa
Amazon debuts second-gen Echo with smaller design, improved speakers, multi-room audio and more
Priced at $99.99, shipping next month
Parrot activates Alexa when mimicking owner, places online shopping order
Alexa, order me 50 boxes of bird seed
Amazon is developing Alexa-powered smart glasses
Amazon's first wearable comes to light