ZDNET's key takeaways Amazon made the Smart Dimmer Switch available for pre-order.This switch is battery-powered with four ...

Alexa Plus hasn’t changed anything for me; it’s just made my smart home (mostly) easier to manage. It still feels like pieces ...

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The right Alexa device can take your smart home to the next level. I've used some of the best of them and here's how they can assist you at home or the office.

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Amazon Alexa is already a solid smart assistant, but a few clever tweaks and lesser-known features can take your experience to the next level. Here's how to make the most of it.

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The Echo Dot Max is one of Amazon’s most robust and best-sounding smart speakers yet, though plenty of folks will be served just as well by cheaper options.