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Amazon’s Luna cloud gaming service is now available for Android in the U.S., adding yet another option for playing console-quality games from anywhere on your smartphone. Using Luna on Android is simple, but there are several requirements you’ll have to address before you get started.Read more...

Amazon Echo devices can now work as your personal translator thanks to Alexa’s new Live Translate mode. Like the translation functions available from other digital assistants, Live Translate is an AI-powered feature that can recognize multiple languages as they’re spoken, and translate for both speakers. The tech…Read more...

Packages in my household are opened the second they arrive, so keeping the holiday gifts separate from standard packages this holiday is essential. Half the fun of Christmas is opening presents on Christmas morning, and you don’t want someone opening the brand new tablet you got them thinking it’s the deodorant they…Read more...

Before the end of 2020, Amazon will launch a new feature called Sidewalk that creates small, public internet networks powered by Echo smart speakers and Ring home security products in your neighborhood.Read more...

Alexa’s Care Hub is now live, giving elderly and special-needs users better access to their family members and caregivers via Echo devices. With Care Hub, these users can ask Alexa for help directly—which will trigger the device to notify connected family members—or their family members can use it to virtually check…Read more...

In a year where it seems everything is both literally and figuratively on fire, it’s not surprising that we can now add Amazon’s Ring Video Doorbell to the list. Yes, it turns out that the device you purchased and installed for the purpose of making your home safer is itself a safety hazard. As a result, Amazon has…Read more...

Alright, geeks. You did your Amazon Prime Day shopping last week, scored some good deals on some PC gear, and you’re ready to unpack the fruits of your digital labors and get to upgrading (or building) your PC. But not so fast. If you’re shopping on Amazon—whether it’s for a giant sale or just any ol’ day—you should…Read more...

Amazon is changing its packaging to use less material, but it’s also adding quirky QR codes to its new boxes that let you scan and play with 3D models on your phone using Amazon’s AR Player app. The augmented reality experiences work on iOS and Android.Read more...

If you’re interested in one of Amazon’s many upcoming Alexa-powered devices, the company is running a limited-time trade-in offer that could knock a sizable chunk off the sticker price of its new Echos, Rings, and Fires TV, plus its latest Fire tablets and Kindle e-readers.Read more...

Amazon recently updated Alexa with a new feature that lets users print to-do lists, recipes, and more, with a quick voice command. The AI assistant will also notify you when your ink levels are low and can even set up automatic ink refill purchases at a discount through Amazon.Read more...

Four of the most powerful tech industry CEOs will testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, July 29 to determine whether their companies engaged in anti-competitive business strategies against smaller, rival companies. The hearing will be streamed live via YouTube for anyone to watch.Read more...

Amazon’s Echo Buds just got an important software update that prevents an overheating problem and prolongs their battery life. However, you’ll have to summon a little courage to install the update in the first place, as your Echo Buds could overheat as part of the process.Read more...

By design, most Alexa-powered devices can be controlled entirely with voice commands right out of the box—just say “Alexa” and your Echo speaker, Fire TV or other Alexa device will respond, no button-presses or taps necessary. The rare exception is the Alexa smartphone app, which requires users tap an “Alexa” button…Read more...

While shopping may just seem like something you have to do to get the stuff you need, the way we spend our money has a bigger impact than we may think. Big-box retailers won’t miss the sale if you opt to purchase something from a small business. Plus, when you shop at independent stores, you’ll likely end up with…Read more...

Removing books you’ve finished from your Kindle has always been possible, but with one catch. Whatever you remove from your device persists in your account. It’s not gone forever, it’s simply gone from the specific Kindle device you’re using.Read more...

When you experience a problem with an Amazon order and need to make a return or request a refund, you probably turn to the site’s live customer support representatives for help. Don’t. Instead, hit up Amazon’s automated chatbot, which can get you near-instant refunds or schedule returns without wasting any of your…Read more...

If you were thinking about trying Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods Market delivery or pickup services for the first time, be aware that you might have to spend some time on a waiting list before you can use either service to shop for groceries—so you might want to put yourself on that list right now.Read more...

If you’re at home with your children, Amazon is making it a little easier to keep them occupied by offering a good bit of its kids’ programming available for free.Read more...