I'm a co-creator of Alexa. Writing a 6-page memo helped me decide to quit Amazon and launch my own AI startup.

William Tunstall-Pedoe co-founded Evi, which became Amazon Alexa. Here's why he decided to leave the tech giant and launch a ...
InfoWorld

GitHub Copilot SDK allows developers to build Copilot agents into apps

Available in a technical preview, the SDK for Node.js, Python, Go, and .NET provides programmatic access to the agentic power ...

4 cheap DIY Raspberry Pi projects that can completely change your smart home

If you want to upgrade your smart home without spending a fortune, a Raspberry Pi can be of great use. Here are some cheap ...
MacStories

How I Used Claude to Build a Transcription Bot that Learns From Its Mistakes

When I started transcribing AppStories and MacStories Unwind three years ago, I had wanted to do so for years, but the tools ...
Techlicious

Alexa.com Is Here. Should You Actually Use It Instead of ChatGPT?

Amazon is making a serious push to be your personal AI assistant across every device you use. At CES 2026, the company announced Alexa.com, bringing its AI assistant directly to web browsers.
ZDNet

Alexa+ users can chat with Amazon's AI assistant on the web now - here's how and where

Alexa+ is Amazon's generative AI upgrade to its Alexa virtual assistant. After months in an early access program, Amazon is debuting the Alexa.com website. Users can chat with Alexa+ on the site, just ...
The Verge

Bosch’s fancy coffee machine is getting Alexa Plus

A new integration with Amazon’s voice assistant brings hands-free barista-style skills to the countertop coffee maker. A new integration with Amazon’s voice assistant brings hands-free barista-style ...
Engadget

Amazon is rolling out Alexa+ for the web so you can use its assistant without a dedicated device

You no longer need an Amazon device to summon Alexa since the AI assistant will be available on the Alexa.com website. Amazon will roll out the web client to its Alexa+ Early Access customers first, ...
MediaPost

Expedia, Yelp, Angi, Square Build Agentic Experiences For Alexa+

Amazon has announced four new integrations with Angi, Expedia, Square, and Yelp — coming to Alexa+ in 2026 — to give users choice. For advertisers and brands, the partnerships and automation enable ...
ZDNet

12+ useful Alexa commands that will save every user time at home (no subscriptions required)

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Inside our homes, though, Amazon Alexa has become the most popular virtual assistant in the US and around the world, as a widely adopted virtual ...
Women's Health

Build the strength you actually use day-to-day with this simple plyo box workout – no heavy lifting

If plyometric training isn’t part of your programme, you may want to rethink. The explosive exercises, often used by athletes to boost power and performance, can be incredibly beneficial not just for ...
Journal Star

How to tip your Amazon delivery driver $5 at no cost to you

Amazon's "Thank My Driver" program allows customers to give their most recent delivery driver a $5 bonus at no cost to the customer. Customers can thank their driver by saying "Alexa, thank my driver" ...