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.

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For instance, when tested with the Amazon Echo Dot (2020), our reviewer was impressed at how quiet it actually is. With the volume set to 50%, Alexa’s response normally measure 51db on a decibel ...

This guide will explain the core differences between Alexa and Google Assistant, and which one you should choose for a smart home ecosystem versus your phone. Note that Google Assistant has been ...

While Alexa has one of the most user-friendly interfaces, connecting almost seamlessly with Amazon's wider network of services, there are some quirks to using Alexa smart speakers. You might be ...

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The Amazon Echo Show devices add a display to the Amazon Echo smart speakers, which are helpful in several ways. You can ask Alexa to play a tutorial while you’re in the middle of doing ...

The integration of an Amazon Prime subscription with an Alexa-enabled device could be a blessing or a curse depending on the circumstances. It's easy to make last-minute purchases, access news ...

Here's how to have Alexa notify you of upcoming deals. A.: Amazon lists a variety of reasons why customers who frequent its website may want a Prime subscription. Below you'll find a few.

“Call Santa.” The feature is built into the Google Home devices. Amazon Alexa users need to enable the holiday-related skill on the device before it can be used. When the big night ...

If things go wrong, you may need to reset your Amazon Echo speaker to get things back on track. Giving Alexa a factory reset shouldn’t happen too often, but, if the smart assistant has backed itself ...