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

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 ...

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Cococucumber has announced cyberpunk turn-based RPG Echo Generation 2 for Xbox Series and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store). It will launch in 2026. “The time has come! We’re thrilled to finally open the ...

I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering smart home and wearable devices. I’ve been reporting on tech professionally for nearly a decade and have been obsessing about it for much longer than that. Prior to ...

There’s a lot more riding on Amazon’s latest batch of Echo hardware than usual. After all, these are the first devices arriving alongside Alexa+, the AI-powered revamp of the company’s signature voice ...

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Amazon has finally made available its new Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio speakers. The brand has priced them at $99.99 and $219.99, respectively. The Dot Max features the brand’s AZ3 chip, while the ...

During my first few days with the Amazon Echo Dot Max, my general feeling was, “well, it’s definitely an Amazon Echo.” That’s not a bad thing, mind you; having a reliable Alexa speaker in my living ...

At the heart of these new Echo speakers are Amazon’s latest AZ3 and AZ3 Pro processors. These chips come with an integrated AI Accelerator that allows Alexa+ to handle more advanced AI functions ...

Amazon's newest smart speakers start at $100, but do they offer enough of an incentive to upgrade? I went hands-on. TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to ...

Rich, powerful sound on both speakers. Updated design with easier buttons and tap controls. Has Alexa+ right away, no waiting list required. Smart-home hub built into both. Buttons can show oil stains ...