Latest about Amazon Echo
Amazon's Alexa can now recognize individual voices and users
Alexa-enabled devices, including the Amazon Echo, can now tell the difference between you and the people you live with.
Amazon Alexa gets a fresh voice for reading the news
The voice assistant has been given a ‘newscaster’ voice for a more realistic delivery of the day’s news.
The problem with Alexa: what’s the solution to sexist voice assistants?
In-Depth Female-sounding voice assistants are reportedly perpetuating sexist attitudes – could gender-neutral virtual helpers be the solution?
You can now listen to your Apple Podcasts through an Echo speaker
Apple is more friendly to third-party hardware these days, as a new podcast partnership with Amazon proves.
Spotify's free version is now available on Amazon Echo, Sonos and Bose devices
Starting today, you won’t need Spotify Premium to stream music on any Amazon Echo, Sonos or Bose speakers.
New Amazon Fire TV gadget turns your voice into your TV's remote control
The Amazon Fire TV Blaster allows you to control your TV, soundbar, and AV receiver with your voice – as long as you have a Fire TV device and an Amazon Echo speaker to start with.
Amazon Echo (2014) review
Updated Amazon Echo isn't an only child any longer – starting next month, there'll be a half-dozen Echo devices to choose from!
Amazon Echo Plus (2017) review
Updated The original Echo Plus is a smart home speaker packing in Alexa voice controls – and a few minor teething problems.
