Amazon Echo Devices Get Their First Custom Alexa-Based Assistant

Amazon Echo users can now pay to say “Hey, Disney!” and launch a Disney-themed alternative personal assistant at a cost of $5.99 per year.
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Your Guide To Using Amazon’s Sidewalk Network for the Internet of Things

As the Internet of Things became a mainstream reality, it raised an interesting point about connectivity. We quickly learned it wasn’t ideal to have every light bulb, toaster, and kettle …read more Continue reading Your Guide To Using Amazon’s Sidewalk Network for the Internet of Things

“Alexa, hack yourself” – researchers describe new exploit that turns smart speakers against themselves

Researchers have discovered a novel way of exploiting Amazon Echo smart speakers to perform commands.

They get the Amazon Echo speaker to say the commands to itself.

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NordicTrack iSelect dumbbells change weight via voice commands

When you’re working out with dumbbells, stopping to add or remove weights can disrupt the whole flow of things. In order to keep those stops as short as possible, NordicTrack has introduced its voice-controlled iSelect Adjustable Dumbbells.Continue Rea… Continue reading NordicTrack iSelect dumbbells change weight via voice commands

Amazon’s Alexa and Cisco’s Webex to fly on Artemis I Moon mission

When NASA’s Artemis spacecraft lifts off on its uncrewed circumlunar mission this year, it will have its own voice-activated Alexa digital assistant and Webex video conference technology aboard installed in a Lockheed Martin demo pack called Callisto.C… Continue reading Amazon’s Alexa and Cisco’s Webex to fly on Artemis I Moon mission