No one expected smart assistants to take hold like they have, but many people can hardly imagine a world without their Amazon Echo in it. The amount of utility that Alexa provides is unprecedented.

No matter which Alexa-enabled device you have, there are plenty of ways to customize it. You might miss some of the options, though, because there are so many. A surface-level review includes using ...

Amazon’s Echo speakers, and the Alexa assistant, are incredibly useful and pretty darn invasive. On the practical side, it can function as a security alarm with a device you already own. Neat. Creepy?

Amazon's voice assistant might be useful, but its default settings aren't the most secure or privacy-respecting. Here's how to fix that. I’m PCMag’s home theater and AR/VR expert, and your go-to ...

Amazon’s Echo speakers, and the Alexa assistant, are incredibly useful and pretty darn invasive. On the practical side, it can function as a security alarm with a device you already own. Neat. Here’s ...

When we brought our first Amazon Alexa device into our home almost 10 years ago, we were rightly concerned about having a device listening to everything that went on in our family room. We eventually ...

If you have an Amazon Echo at home, you need to dive into the privacy settings. There are a few important things to lockdown. Don’t forget to turn off voice purchasing if you never use that feature, ...

The Holidays are the time to get in touch with the family, enjoy the comforts of the home, and celebrate this festive season, with Amazon offering Alexa as your companion for a smart home experience.