Alexa can be super helpful. With just a few tech tips, you can set timers and alarms, get the day’s forecast, play music and even reorder your favorite coffee, since, well, things aren’t pretty when ...

For the eight years I lived (blissfully) alone in a one-bedroom apartment, I talked to myself a lot. Even now that I've gained two roommates in my canine BFF and husband, I still find myself chatting ...

There are tons of reasons to use a smart speaker and digital assistant, like Amazon's Alexa. Whether you're streaming music, catching up on the day's headlines or taking control of your smart home, ...

Our kids' room has its own routine. When we say, "Alexa, it's bedtime," their sound machine turns on (powered by a smart plug), their bedside lamp switches off, and their smart light strip turns on to ...

Smart speakers can be a useful companion in your home. The voice-controlled devices can answer random questions, set multiple timers as you cook and play your favorite podcasts. Some even have ...

Alexa can do far more than basic questions. With a few free voice commands and routines, you can manage lights, focus time, ...

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