Does your digital assistant know who if s talking to? A wearable device prototype could let voice-controlled assistants like Apple's Siri or Amazon's Alexa recognise their owner and stop them taking orders from anyone else. The VAuth device, developed at the University of Michigan in Ann ...
resetting your Alexa device is a fairly straightforward process, although the process will differ depending on what gear you own. Here’s an explainer on how to reset some of the most common types ofAlexahardware.
How to use Alexa: Guides, tips, tricks and how-tos for getting the most Amazon's voice assistant.
If you have aSonosBeam connected to your TV’sHDMI-ARC input, along with anAlexaFire TV or Fire TV streaming device,you can use Alexa as an entertainment remote. With voice commands, you’ll be able to do things like turn your TV on/off, adjust the volume, and interact with apps lik...
Today’s digital world gives new meaning to the phrase, “the walls have ears.” And as more warnings about the dangers of smart speakers and the risks of virtual assistants come to light, the question is:Is Alexa spying on me, and how does it impact my privacy?
Turn off 'Follow-Up Mode' Amazon recently bestowed Alexa-enabled devices with the ability to make follow up requests without needing to repeat the wake word. To preventan Alexa-enabled device to continue listening after the initial wake word trigger, go to your Alexa app > Menu > Alexa Devic...
Do you want to talk dirty to a guy without sounding silly? Perhaps you’ve seen women do it in a porn movie, but don’t feel like you can speak as alluringly as them? If so, you’re in the right place because I’ve created an extensive guide to talking dirty in a way that men...
This step-by-step developer guide show you how to customize an Amazon Alexa skill to make your own directory or phone book. Credit: Thinkstock “Alexa, what’s the weather forecast?”“Alexa, when is the next New York Giants game?” ...
Saying the wake work for Alexa or Google Assistant over and over in a single conversation gets old fast (“Hey Google, turn the volume down; hey Google, turn the volume down again”), but it’s easy to set both assistants to listen for more questions or commands witho...
Now I realise talking about Star Trek may turn many of you off but please bear with me for a moment before we get to the detail and a real-world example of how AI can improve your life. Star Trek was a TV show I think many people would agree predicted or even inspired tablets such...