Amazon is launching an update to its Alexa Plus assistant that will allow it to connect to smart home devices in new ways.

Amazon Alexa devices are surprisingly secure as of 2026, even though they're always listening for their wake word. There are no widely known, unpatched exploits that allow attackers to remotely take ...

Amazon has automatically started upgrading its Amazon Prime members to the Alexa Plus assistant. In the latest update, users of the Echo devices don’t need to opt in to upgrade their regular Alexa ...

The IRS announced it will soon automatically abate three types of penalties — failure to file, failure to pay, and failure to deposit — for taxpayers with a history of timely compliance. The new ...

Amazon's rolling out new Alexa+ developer tools that let smart home brands plug in deeper features, plus Amazon Wallet for ...

Amazon is working to upgrade Alexa with generative AI to make it smarter and more versatile. The project faces challenges like handling hallucinations and adapting to new AI technology. Other ...

Update, July 10 at 9 pm EDT: Meta rolled back the ability for users to tag public Instagram accounts for AI generations three days after the feature’s release. In a statement released Friday, Meta ...

Amazon Music opens Alexa+ AI playlists and conversational search to every U.S. user, including free and paid tiers, on iOS ...

AI tools can help job seekers cut through fake listings, tailor applications and identify opportunities that actually match their skills. Job hunting in 2026 involves a particular kind of demoralizing ...

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