by dbadmin | Feb 4, 2026 | Amazon, Amazon Alexa, Amazon Echo, Deals, News
Credit: Amazon The Amazon Echo Dot was among the most popular Alexa speakers for years, but now there’s a new kid on the block. If you’ve been looking to get the latest Echo Dot iteration, it’s the best time to sign up for the Amazon Echo Dot Max. It’s $20 off,...
by dbadmin | Feb 4, 2026 | AI, Amazon, Amazon Alexa, News
Credit: Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Amazon has made Alexa Plus available for everyone in the US. Unlimited access to the AI-enhanced assistant will cost $19.99 per month. Amazon Prime members get unlimited access for free, while non-Prime members can use...
by dbadmin | Feb 3, 2026 | Amazon, Amazon Fire TV, News
Credit: Adam Birney / Android Authority TL;DR Amazon has now introduced a new way to block piracy apps on Android-based Fire TV devices. The company now blocks the installation of these apps, having previously blocked them from launching. Users are advised to try...
by dbadmin | Feb 2, 2026 | Amazon, News, Ring
Credit: Amazon TL;DR Ring’s Search Party for Dogs is now available to anyone in the US through the Ring app, even if you don’t own a Ring camera. Nearby Ring cameras can automatically flag dogs that resemble a missing pet and alert users, who can choose whether to...
by dbadmin | Jan 20, 2026 | AI, Amazon, Amazon Alexa, News, Virtual assistant
Credit: Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Alexa Plus inexplicably turned on a user’s light without being prompted. When the user asked the assistant why it turned on the light, it falsely claimed the user asked for the light to be switched on. Despite having...
by dbadmin | Jan 17, 2026 | Amazon, Amazon Kindle, E-Ink, eReader, Reviews
I’ve been reviewing E-ink devices long enough to know that color is rarely the slam dunk it sounds like on a spec sheet. Each generation promises fewer compromises, then quickly reminds us that E-Ink color comes with caveats. When Amazon finally brought color to its...
