Virtual assistants will soon be as commonplace as smartphones -- in many parts of the world, they already are. Most ...

You can say "Alexa, check into Whole Foods" to let the grocery store know you're there. And if you want to turn on a light or some other smart home device, you can now schedule it. For example, you ...

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. Since launching in 2014, Alexa has grown ...

In the debate of Amazon Alexa versus Google Home devices, both smart-enabled devices offer users great features. Here's how ...

When I’m cooking, it’s easy to say, “Alexa, remind me the cauliflower pizza is done in 15 minutes.” That’s one of the most useful and basic ways to use the Amazon-owned smart assistant. The downside ...

One of the most confounding moments after I got my first Amazon Echo Dot was when its light ring began pulsing yellow, signaling… well, what exactly? Luckily, deciphering the flashing lights on your ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Virtual assistants will soon be as commonplace as smartphones -- in many parts of the world, they already are. Most smartphones have a built-in ...