I'm a co-creator of Alexa. Writing a 6-page memo helped me decide to quit Amazon and launch my own AI startup.

William Tunstall-Pedoe co-founded Evi, which became Amazon Alexa. Here's why he decided to leave the tech giant and launch a ...

4 cheap DIY Raspberry Pi projects that can completely change your smart home

If you want to upgrade your smart home without spending a fortune, a Raspberry Pi can be of great use. Here are some cheap ...
MacStories

How I Used Claude to Build a Transcription Bot that Learns From Its Mistakes

When I started transcribing AppStories and MacStories Unwind three years ago, I had wanted to do so for years, but the tools ...
CNET

Build a Strength Training Workout Program That Will Make 2026 Your Strongest Year

I'm a Fitness & Nutrition writer for CNET who enjoys reviewing the latest fitness gadgets, testing out activewear and sneakers, as well as debunking wellness/fitness myths. In my free time I enjoy ...
ZDNet

Alexa+ users can chat with Amazon's AI assistant on the web now - here's how and where

Alexa+ is Amazon's generative AI upgrade to its Alexa virtual assistant. After months in an early access program, Amazon is debuting the Alexa.com website. Users can chat with Alexa+ on the site, just ...
The Verge

Bosch’s fancy coffee machine is getting Alexa Plus

A new integration with Amazon’s voice assistant brings hands-free barista-style skills to the countertop coffee maker. A new integration with Amazon’s voice assistant brings hands-free barista-style ...
TechCrunch

Amazon’s AI assistant comes to the web with Alexa.com

Amazon’s AI-powered overhaul of its digital assistant, now known as Alexa+, is coming to the web. On Monday, at the start of CES 2026 in Las Vegas, the company announced the official launch of a new ...