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Amazon Fire TV Stick gets a free update, but you might not like what it does

There's been an update for Fire OS that changes one of the menu options – but not necessarily for the better.

Best kids’ audio players to reduce screen time and spark imagination

Little ones can learn, play and get lost in storytelling, music and more

The Independent UK

Amazon Fire TV Cube (newest gen) review: a powerful media streamer with hands-free Alexa

The Amazon Fire TV Cube allows you to stream shows in 4K from all your favourite streaming apps

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Amazon's upcoming Alexa AI brain transplant might make you use it for more than just weather and timers

Amazon plans an AI revamp for Alexa.

TechRadar

The best Bose soundbars for crystal clear sound, tried and tested

Elevate your TV audio with the crisp, rich sound of a Bose soundbar

Evening Standard

This new Kidde Ring Smoke Alarm might be just what my smart home is looking for

Ring is finally adding more alarms to its smart home mix but it’s not building them

TechRadar

I just tested this new Bluetooth speaker that breaks the laws of physics for amazing bass

The Brane X has a subwoofer built in so that it can really shake the floors of your listening space — and the rest of the sound just about keeps up in its mission for all-conquering bass.

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You can use your Alexa as a Bluetooth speaker — here’s how

Learn how to use your Amazon Echo as a Bluetooth speaker to play audio from any device or service.

Tom’s Guide

I tried using Alexa and smart home devices to help fix my irregular routine – and it changed my life

Smart home devices are useful for many reasons, but for me, it’s all about getting my life in order. Here’s how automations and clever smart assistant features helped me fix my routine.

TechRadar

Got a new Amazon Echo speaker or Show? Here are 7 common mistakes when setting up Alexa and how to avoid them

There are settings you should change when setting up an Echo device. Here are the most common ones people overlook.

TechRadar

Bluesound Pulse M review: a wireless speaker that fails to justify its substantial price tag, sonically speaking

Its detailed lossless audio and strong stereo effect lose out to sound that’s overly swamped by bass.

TechRadar

Amazon Echo Show 21 review: This super-sized smart display is the perfect kitchen TV

The Echo Show 21 picks up where Amazon’s first wall-mountable smart display left off with a bigger screen, better speakers, faster Wi-Fi and an upgraded camera.

Tom’s Guide

The most popular Alexa questions of 2024 have left me worried about the state of humanity

A peek inside the strange minds of UK-based Alexa users

TechRadar

Amazon Alexa’s most asked questions revealed – AI and celebrity heights had a starring role

Alexa! What were your most asked questions of 2024?

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The Guardian - UK

‘What does AI mean?’: Amazon reveals UK’s most asked Alexa questions of 2024

From football to food to Taylor Swift, many of the most common subjects were what you expect – but others less so

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift and Bitcoin named among the most popular Alexa queries of 2024

Amazon said UK users also asked its virtual assistant about football scores and pancake recipes.

Fortune

Amazon’s top AI exec says industry concerns that LLMs have ‘hit a wall’ are overblown. Says Jeff Bezos ‘very involved’ in AI efforts

Speaking at Fortune’s Brainstorm AI conference in San Francisco, Amazon SVP and head of Artificial General Intelligence Rohit Prasad dismissed concerns about the industry’s feared “AI wall.”

Tom’s Guide

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD review: The cheapest Fire stick around

The new Amazon Fire TV Stick HD gets an Alexa-based boost, but does that do enough to warrant the price cut for a lower-resolution streaming experience?

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Fortune

Exclusive: Leaked Amazon memos identify critical flaws in the upcoming AI version of Alexa

The planned update to voice assistant Alexa is bogged down with problems including latency, which requires "significant improvements,” an internal memo said.

WhatToWatch

Best Amazon Fire TV Stick: how to know which streaming stick you should buy

HD, 4K, Max or Cube? We'll help you decide.

TechRadar

Linxura Smart Controller review: a unique e-paper smart switch limited by the state of the smart home

Linxura’s smart controller is a fine idea, but one fundamentally troubled by its software and wider smart home ecosystem woes.

Amazon Alexa's biggest upgrade in a lifetime has been delayed – but it's not all bad news

You'll have to wait a bit longer for the AI-powered, "chattier" version of Alexa, as Amazon has reportedly put back the launch.

Tom’s Guide

Amazon wants to make Alexa an AI powerhouse — new report reveals its desperate struggle to keep up

A new report reveals how Amazon continues to struggle with building a better AI brain for Alexa as competitors surge ahead.

Fortune

Amazon CEO hints new AI Alexa will complete your tasks

Andy Jassy hinted that the long-awaited AI-powered Alexa will be all about taking actions, and not just providing answers. But it’s unclear when the product will actually launch.

Echo Dot vs Show vs Pop vs Spot: which Amazon smart speaker should you choose?

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