Alexa+ preview: An almost philosophical exercise

“Alexa, I need to write a review about you.”<br /> “Oh, a review? I’m intrigued! What’s the occasion? I’d love to hear what you think.”<br /> “There’s no occasion, this i [...]

The best smart plugs in 2025

I recently moved and, before I had a chance to set up my smart plugs again, I found myself turning on my living room lamps manually — I sort of hated it. Reaching, twisting and visiting each one lik [...]

Engadget Podcast: iPhone 16e review and Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+

The keyword for the iPhone 16e seems to be "compromise." In this episode, Devindra chats with Cherlynn about her iPhone 16e review and try to figure out who this phone is actually for. Also, [...]

How to personalize your iPhone lock screen

The iPhone’s lock screen isn’t just the place you check the time or your notifications anymore — it’s a fully customizable space where you can express your personality, highlight your favorite [...]

Amazon Echo Dot Max review: Disappointing sound, but Alexa+ is a star

There’s a lot more riding on Amazon’s latest batch of Echo hardware than usual. After all, these are the first devices arriving alongside Alexa+, the AI-powered revamp of the company’s signature [...]

Alexa Home Theater: Everything you need to know about Amazon's newest Echo feature

When Amazon’s latest Echo speakers arrived in October, a feature the company spent time hyping during its fall devices event was missing. Alexa Home Theater arrived in late November, allowing owners [...]

Everything announced at Amazon's Alexa+ AI event

Amazon held its first major product event of the year on Wednesday and, as expected, it was largely about Alexa. The company first announced its next-gen, AI-powered voice assistant back in 2023, but [...]

Amazon's generative AI vision for Alexa is appealing, but unproven

Amazon’s long-awaited update to its assistant is almost here. About 18 months after the company first previewed the “next-gen Alexa” built with generative AI, it unveiled Alexa+, and early acces [...]

Black Friday deals under $50 you can get right now: Apple AirTags, Legos, Ugreen chargers, Blink cameras and more

Sure, Black Friday is a fine time to save on big ticket items, like laptops and TVs, but it’s also a wise opportunity to snag smaller devices and accessories at a discount. Scroll through any retail [...]