One of HomeKit's pillars is its strong hold on privacy and security. Apple ensures that its devices use end-to-end encryption ...

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.

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

Amazon has added generative artificial intelligence (GAI) to its Alexa voice assistant and launched new AI-powered devices ...

Say what you like about the relatively slow evolution of Alexa as a voice assistant (and the slightly slower emergence of Alexa+ as a more advanced AI system), Amazon has absolutely thrashed Apple and ...

IKEA expands its connected home lineup with 21 new Matter-compatible smart products, including bulbs, sensors, remotes, and plugs ...

We are moving into a new era of virtual assistants. Within a span of two days, two of the biggest players in the segment — Google and Amazon — have shifted their smart home devices to next-gen ...

The Echo Spot is down to its best price outside of Prime Day. Get it now for $55 (was $80) before this deal is gone!

Spooky Halloween Sounds will play a continuous loop of unsettling noises until you tell Alexa to stop. Just say, "Alexa, start Spooky Halloween Sounds" to get started. Spooky Sounds plays 50 minutes ...