Amazon has given me a precious gift: infinite new ways to troll my family and house guests with Alexa. On Thursday, the company released a set of DIY apps for the voice-assistant that anyone can make.

Riding my bike Saturday afternoon, I spotted a poster for the upcoming Ballard Makers Market & Bar Hop — the kind of event I knew my family might enjoy. I pulled over and took a photo. Normally, that ...

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. Alexa has evolved far beyond its origins as ...

If you still think Alexa is just for setting timers and playing music, it's time to catch up. After 11 years, Amazon finally gave its voice assistant a massive brain upgrade with the new, AI-powered ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've been meaning to make your home smarter, one of the easiest ways to do so is by using a voice assistant like Amazon Alexa.