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 ...

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From its expansive ecosystem to the dreaded ‘by the way...’ pitch, here’s everything you should know before Amazon Alexa controls your smart home. From its expansive ecosystem to the dreaded ‘by the ...

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 ...

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Amazon's voice assistant Alexa is capable of doing all sorts of things for you, but it really is most helpful when tackling the tasks you might lose track of without the extra help. One of the ...

When I’m cooking, it’s easy to say, “Alexa, remind me the cauliflower pizza is done in 15 minutes.” That's one of the most useful and basic ways to use the Amazon-owned smart assistant. The downside ...

As Amazon prepares to launch new hardware this week, it needs to push Alexa to the next level. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. To fix ...