The Internet was abuzz recently following a report that a Portland, Oregon family's Amazon Echo allegedly recorded a "private conversation" and sent it to a "random stranger." That sounds a lot more sinister than what actually happened and, thankfully, there's a trick you can do to ensure this doesn't happen to you.
So, you bought an Amazon Echo but aren't sure what to do with it other than ask it silly questions, set timers, and roll a dice. Before you return it, know there's a whole bunch else you can do with that smart speaker.
Alexa just got a face. Your face. Alexa is in your face.
Sort of.
Amazon Australia are adding to their Echo line of smart speakers with the Echo Spot, a device that functions just like their previous Echo devices but with a 2.5-inch touchscreen so Alexa can show you things! Here's the rundown.
In celebration of the Amazon Web Services Summit, a cheeky code has bobbed up that will give you 25% off Amazon Echo devices from the Amazon Australia web store.
Now that Amazon's Echo has been launched locally, we have a full set of premium speakers that can be used as home assistants that can listen to our commands and pander to our beck and call. So, how does it stack up against Google's Home and the Apple HomePod, which hits the stores tomorrow? Let's take a look.
