What the Tech: Your old Amazon Alexa devices are worth money
Here’s why you should trade in your old Amazon Alexa devices instead of throwing them away — they’re worth money!
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What the Tech: Alexa isn’t just listening, it’s recording you
Amazon says Alexa will record what you’re saying and upload it to computer servers.
What the Tech: Will you soon have to pay to use your Alexa device?
Prepare to pay to use Alexa, possibly as soon as this summer.
What the Tech? Amazon announces new features for Alexa
Amazon has announced new Echo devices along with some new features for all Alexa devices.
What the Tech? FTC fines Amazon $25 million over Alexa recordings
The FTC has fined Amazon $25 million because it says the company violated children’s privacy laws by keeping recordings from Amazon Alexa devices, even after parents asked for them to be deleted.
What the Tech? Turning a Home into a Smart Home Is Getting Easier
One problem facing many homeowners is some smart home devices don’t work with other ones. But that is changing.
What the Tech? Is Amazon Echo Always Listening to You?
if you have an Amazon Echo device (and there are hundreds of millions who do), Amazon is listening. It’s also recording and someone is listening.
What the Tech? You May Not Know about All of Amazon Alexa’s Features
Amazon says most people use the devices to get the weather, play music, or set timers. But these Echo devices are much more powerful than that.
What the Tech? How to Change the Name of Your Alexa
Amazon’s latest update to its Echo devices, called by most people “Alexa”, gives owners the option to change its name, or wake-word to Ziggy.
What the Tech? How to Use Alexa as an Intercom
“Alexa, make my life easier during quarantine.” Never before have we seen a school year start off the way it’s going to in 2020. Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle and High School students will do at least part of their classroom attendance at home. Not to mention many college students attending online classes since many of the dorms are closed. On top…
