The new voice lets Alexa drop profanities, pile on the sarcasm, and generally speak her truth. I kind of…liked it?

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa can be too talkative for its own good at times, which can be a bit overwhelming for users constantly telling ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Amazon Alexa is full of little tricks and secrets, whether or not you’re using it as the foundation of a smart home. Some are genuinely useful, while others are there purely for your amusement. Super ...

Alexa is getting less chatty, with Amazon reportedly testing a new "Brief Mode" which would cut down the assistant's confirmations to a simple beep. Although not yet officially announced by Amazon, ...

Lenovo and Amazon are looking to transform the way you use Alexa on Windows 10 laptops. Now rolling out to newer ThinkPad, IdeaPad, and Yoga Lenovo laptops is Alexa Show Mode — an experience that can ...