We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Listening to white noise or background sounds such as wind or thunderstorms has proven to be an effective sleeping aid. It creates a calming ...

Digital assistants are quickly taking the world by storm: It seems like every time you turn around, there’s a new voice-activated device just waiting to bring more convenience to everyday life.

Alexa skills are voice-activated functions for Amazon Echo speakers and displays similar to apps on a smartphone. This list ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Amazon is celebrating the seventh anniversary of Alexa, ...

Thanks to Amazon’s virtual voice assistant Alexa, you can do all kinds of things hands-free, like order food, add items to your shopping list, play your favorite tunes and get answers to almost any ...

To some people, smart speakers have become an annoyance and potential security concern rather than a quick way to find out the weather forecast or play a song request. Alexa’s detractors might be able ...

Alexa brings a vast amount of skills to its Echos. Add basic home security to the list. With Alexa Guard enabled on a first-party Echo smart speaker, it can use its microphones for good. In this case, ...

Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+ has improved smart home controls and conversation abilities, but the Alexa app is still buggy.

We’ve enjoyed our time with Lenovo’s Smart Clocks, which pack nice displays and Google Assistant voice functionality into a series of cute-looking alarm clocks for your nightstand. But if you prefer ...