Virtual assistants will soon be as commonplace as smartphones -- in many parts of the world, they already are. Most ...

As the weather starts warming, the days last longer, too. If you have kids, you'll already be making plans for ways to entertain them while school is out, but there are only so many things that you ...

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. Since its arrival in 2014, Alexa has ...

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 ...

" Alexa, I'm chilly " demonstrates how Alexa+ can now understand implied commands, automatically turning up your thermostat without direct instructions. " Alexa, show me all the footage of the dogs in ...

Alexa can do far more than basic questions. With a few free voice commands and routines, you can manage lights, focus time, ...

So you've finally nailed your sleep routine. Congratulations! Lights dimmed, white noise on, alarm set for the wake-up time that gives you five perfect REM cycles — you're about to be well-rested to ...

If you're eager to get the most out of your burgeoning smart home setup, Alexa automations can really add a dash of ...

You may remember back in the day — before the internet took over — when video games were full of secrets. Cheat codes were hidden within the game that would unlock new content and features, whether it ...

The company’s improved voice assistant can search for specific scenes, help you find out game scores, and more. The company’s improved voice assistant can search for specific scenes, help you find out ...

We surveyed our readers about their favorite smart home devices, including which smart assistants they use and love.