“Hey Google” is getting the better of “Alexa” these days in the voice control smart speaker market, while “Siri” is surging. But overall, smart speaker sales shipments slowed in the U.S. during the second quarter (2Q21), with year-on-year (YoY) growth of just 16%, while quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) shipments declined by 27%, […]
Alexa, is today Mother’s Day? How to connect with mom when it is
Shopping for Mother’s Day with Alexa is surprisingly fun and helpful. Chris Monroe/CNET It’s become a sort of holiday in its own right — Panic Day, perhaps, or Alexa Saves the Day. Every year, the Sunday before Mother’s Day, I ask with great trepidation, “Alexa, is today Mother’s Day?” And […]
Alexa can listen for sounds, then respond any way you’d like. Here’s the why and how of it
Alexa devices like the Echo Studio are known for playing sounds, but now Alexa can listen for them as well. Sarah Tew/CNET Now that Alexa-enabled devices can moonlight as security cameras, they can be your eyes when you’re away — but a recent update also lets Alexa pick up the […]