Why are Star Wars droids so lovable? It's science
In November 2014, a little orange and white ball named BB-8 rolled across the screen in the first "The Force Awakens" trailer, the next generation of plucky droids in the Star Wars universe.
voice and virtual assistants
Researchers use laser to hack Alexa, other voice assistants
Usually you have to talk to voice assistants to get them to do what you want. But a group of researchers determined they can also command them by shining a laser at smart speakers and other gadgets that house virtual helpers such as Amazon's Alexa, Apple's Siri and Google's Assistant.
Spotify giving away Google Home Mini speakers to some subscribers
Spotify is rewarding its Premium subscribers with a free gift: a Google Home Mini.
Amazon Alexa and Google Home's voice assistant were vulnerable to hackers
Amazon's Alexa and Google Home's smart assistant were vulnerable to a security issue that could have allowed hackers to eavesdrop on people without their knowledge or entice users to hand over sensitive information, researchers say.
Issa Rae can now be your Google Assistant
If you've ever heard Issa Rae's voice in your head during an awkward moment in life, here's some good news: Now, you can have the gift of her wisdom any time you want.
Your Amazon Alexa can sound just like Samuel L. Jackson
Alexa is about to get real Samuel L. Jackson.
Amazon adds Alexa to earbuds, eyeglasses, high-end speakers
At a major media event on Wednesday, Amazon introduced a wide range of new products and services in its continuing effort to usher its virtual assistant, Alexa, into every corner of the home and, now, on to every part of our body too.
Amazon will show off new products Wednesday
When Amazon first introduced its virtual assistant in 2014, it was hard to imagine that, several years later, you'd have to be careful where you utter the name "Alexa."
Amazon announces new 2020 donations feature
Starting next month, customers will be able to donate up to $200 to US presidential campaigns through Amazon's Alexa.
Government uses Siri, Alexa to stop spread of census misinformation
As the United States government gears up for its 2020 census, it's working closely with large tech companies to get ahead of potential malicious campaigns looking to exploit their platforms to deter people, including minorities, from taking part in the once-a-decade event. The Census Bureau is going so far as to consider how voice assistants, such as Apple's Siri and Amazon's Alexa, could be used to spread misinformation.
