Amazon Alexa: News
21 Apr 2020
Jeep CompassHere's what the Jeep Compass (facelift) will offer
Jeep India is working to launch the facelifted version of one of its popular SUVs, the Compass, in the country by the end of this year.
28 Mar 2020
AmazonAmazon's Alexa can help with preliminary coronavirus diagnosis: Here's how
In a bid to allay all your concerns regarding the novel coronavirus disease, Amazon has built a new triage tool in Alexa.
25 Feb 2020
AmazonHere's what different ring colors on your Amazon Echo mean
Amazon's Echo devices, known for their handy Alexa-powered features, sport fancy light rings.
06 Feb 2020
AmazonIndians told Alexa 'I love you' once every minute
Alexa's ability to handle day-to-day tasks is appreciated globally. But according to Amazon, no one loves the assistant more than Indians, who, surprisingly enough, have been confessing their feelings to the AI.
04 Jan 2020
Samsung#CES2020: Samsung to showcase robots capable of reading facial expressions
In a matter of days, Samsung plans to host an event at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
29 Dec 2019
WhatsApp#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Alexa suggests suicide, messaging app spying, WhatsApp fraud, more
Even as the world celebrated Christmas this week, there were some interesting developments in the sphere of technology.
26 Dec 2019
Amazon#TechBytes: Some fun tricks you can try on Echo speaker
Amazon's Alexa-powered Echo device can be a really powerful digital aide - if you know how to use it.
24 Dec 2019
AmazonAmazon Alexa tells user to kill herself for 'greater good'
Recently, a paramedic student in the United Kingdom was left horrified after seeking the help of Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa to study.
23 Dec 2019
GoogleApple, Google, Amazon teaming up to build open smart home
In a major move, Apple, Google, and Amazon are teaming up for a project to create open smart homes.
19 Dec 2019
SonyBest gadgets to start your 2020 on a 'tech' note
If we can look past the innumerable data leaks, the year 2019 has been great in the tech world. Over the past 11.5 months, we have seen impressive smartphones, laptops, wearables, and other essential tech gadgets.
13 Dec 2019
AmazonNow, hear Samuel L. Jackson's voice on your Echo device
If you are tired of listening to the usual voice of Alexa on your Echo device, there is now an alternative - Samuel L. Jackson.
11 Dec 2019
IndiaAmazon's Fire TV-based Onida smart TVs launched in India
Amazon has partnered with Onida to launch its Fire TV-based smart televisions in India.
04 Dec 2019
IndiaAmazon launches its first-ever portable Echo smart speaker in India
In a major surprise, Amazon has added another member into its smart speaker family in India - a new avatar of Echo Input.
28 Nov 2019
AmazonNow, Amazon's Alexa will talk with emotions. Scary times ahead!
A virtual assistant with emotions? Are we in Black Mirror-esque dystopian world?
26 Nov 2019
XiaomiMi Smart LED Desk Lamp 1S launched via Mi Crowdfunding
As the latest addition to its portfolio of smart home products, Xiaomi has launched the Mi Smart LED Desk Lamp 1S in India today via the company's crowdfunding platform.
21 Nov 2019
BMW2019 BMW 3-Series v/s Mercedes C-Class: Which one is better?
The latest editions of the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class are out there waiting for your money. But with both models offering newer, sportier designs, improved performance, better safety features, and several new hi-tech stuff in the cabin, which one should you invest in?
10 Nov 2019
TechCrunchBrowser bug exploited to hack Amazon Alexa: Details here
When it comes to smart assistants, Amazon's Alexa is one of the undisputed winners.
09 Nov 2019
GoogleHow Alexa, Google Assistant can be hacked using lasers/flashlight
Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple's Siri have long drawn flak, primarily due to concerns around how they store/use our intimate user conversations.
22 Oct 2019
GoogleHackers can spy on you via Alexa, Google Assistant
Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa dominate as two incredibly impressive AI-powered voice assistants.
18 Sep 2019
IndiaNow, you can talk to Alexa in Hindi: Details here
Amazon's Alexa voice assistant can now take and answer commands in Hindi.
11 Aug 2019
FoxconnApparently, Chinese kids work nights to build Amazon's Alexa devices
Amazon's Alexa devices are very popular, but over the last few months, the internet giant has been facing a lot of flak because of them.
04 Aug 2019
GoogleNow, you can stop Amazon employees from hearing Alexa conversations
If you use AI assistants (Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant), you probably know that the companies behind them hear your conversations.
17 Jul 2019
IndiaSoon, Amazon's Alexa will start talking in Hindi
Alexa, the AI powering Amazon's Echo line of smart speakers, will soon start talking in Hindi, one of the most spoken languages in India.
06 Jul 2019
IndiaBest home security cameras available in India
Over the last couple of years, security cameras have become rather mainstream tech tools for keeping our homes safe and sound.
29 Jun 2019
AmazonMan cancels Amazon Prime subscription, Alexa calls him 'shithead'
In a strange albeit hilarious case, Amazon's voice assistant Alexa called a man "shithead".
29 Jun 2019
IndiaAmazon Dot v/s Echo: Which one should you buy?
It feels so futuristic to summon Alexa and have her do things for you - play music or read news or set reminders or simply turn on/off the lights.
22 Jun 2019
HBOToshiba joins hands with Amazon, launches budget-friendly Fire TV
Leading electronics maker Toshiba has added a budget-friendly 4k TV into its expansive line of appliances.
20 Jun 2019
BloombergSoon, Alexa could detect heart attacks: Here's how
Alexa can handle plenty of queries, but scientists think that the device could soon have the power to detect heart attacks.
16 Jun 2019
AmazonBaby thinks her name is 'Alexa', thanks to Amazon Echo
Smart assistants, like Amazon Alexa, have become a part of our daily lives.
09 Jun 2019
AmazonAlexa records conversations: Here's how you can delete them
Amazon's Alexa AI can handle most of your queries, but in case you don't know, it also records the same conversations.
30 May 2019
AmazonNow, you can ask Alexa to forget conversations: Here's how
Alexa, the digital voice assistant from Amazon, is getting a handy new privacy feature, one you can use to delete your voice recordings instantly.
24 May 2019
Amazon#ScareAlert: Amazon to record even before you say "Alexa"
AI-powered smart Assistants have been making quite an impression with their ability to understand/handle queries.
10 May 2019
SecurityAmazon accused of spying on children via Echo Dot Kids
Just last month, Amazon drew major criticism when it was revealed that the company's employees had access to Alexa voice recordings of many users and the power to track their locations.
25 Apr 2019
Google MapsApparently, Amazon's Alexa employees can find out where you live
Amazon Alexa is great at handling queries - be it ordering food, getting a cab, or keeping you entertained.
16 Apr 2019
GoogleHere's how tech giants handle data captured by voice assistants
From phones to speakers, everything is turning smart thanks to the power of voice recognition and artificial intelligence.
24 Mar 2019
Amazon#TechBytes: 5 bizarre Alexa skills you should check out
Amazon's Alexa speakers have grown immensely popular in the Indian market, thanks to their ginormous collection of third-party skills.
16 Mar 2019
IndiaMake your house a smart home with these products
The idea of a smart home is no longer a dream stuck in a sci-fi movie. Nor is it a costly affair that you should re-think before upgrading to a smarter lifestyle.
12 Mar 2019
India#FinancialBytes: 5 apps to help homemakers manage finances better
Financial management, planning, and budgeting are essential skills homemakers should have in order to run their household smoothly.
08 Jan 2019
GoogleCES 2019: Alexa interrupts Qualcomm's executive, says that's not true
If CES 2019 is anything to go by, we can be sure that Alexa and Google Assistant will power the future of smart homes.
27 Dec 2018
XAmazon Alexa went down on Christmas Day: Details here
Amazon's Alexa is pretty handy for day-to-day tasks, but on Christmas, the smart assistant served a nasty surprise - it went down.
