They could be useful new ways to interact with the revamped, AI-powered Alexa. They could be useful new ways to interact with the revamped, AI-powered Alexa. is a senior reporter covering technology, ...

Google started out as a search engine, so nobody ever expected it to be directly competing with Amazon, an online retailer, in the smart home market.

Amazon's digital assistant is going to offer more personalized experiences thanks to its newly implemented personalities.

Amazon says the new options are designed to give users more control over tone and conversational style, rather than locking ...