Amazon's update to its Alexa app is a minor change that likely won't affect mobile marketers that have created "skills," as the virtual assistant's voice-powered apps are called, or sell products on ...

Amazon is bringing new voice control capabilities to Microsoft’s gaming consoles with the surprise release of a new “Alexa for Xbox” app. The announcement goes far beyond the Alexa skill rolled out ...

Amazon is finally rolling out its long-awaited Alexa app update for iOS and Android devices. While some tweaks have been made to the app since the summer, the latest update enhances the app’s ...

Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant can now be used to control or interact with some apps on Android and iOS. That’s according to a recently-reported announcement from the company, detailing new developer ...

You may use your Amazon Echo Dot as your primary interface for Alexa or just a music speaker, but it actually has a lot of ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link A wireless Xbox One controller is pretty cool. Even better? Navigating and controlling Xbox with just your voice. While you'll still need to use ...

Alexa can be more than just a voice assistant — when integrated with platforms like Home Assistant and Matter, it becomes the control hub for a truly connected home. With the right setup, you can ...

An AI overhaul makes Alexa+ a much better digital assistant and smart home control center I tried Alexa+ on my first-generation Amazon Echo Show 15, which received a major software refresh in addition ...

There's a new way to control your Amazon Echo. Photo: Jim Merithew/Cult of Mac If you’re an iPhone owner who’s opted for one of Amazon’s Echo smart speakers over Apple’s own HomePod, there’s some good ...

Alexandra is an associate editor on CNET's Performance Optimization team. She graduated from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, and interned with CNET's Tech and News teams while in school.