You can’t have a conversation about smart home devices without including Amazon’s Alexa in the picture. As of 2025, the ...

If you're spending more time fixing your smart home than using it, it could be time to stop relying on the cloud. Here's how.

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this column incorrectly attributed the source of the generative AI language in Alexa, which is based on a custom language model created by Amazon.

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Advancements in home security systems have given individuals the ability to secure their properties with the swipe of a finger. The days of heavy keychains and low-resolution video are gone. Now we ...

There are five different tiers to choose from. The cheapest version costs just $240 . It is designed to make it appear that you are home. It includes a number of motion-detecting light, smart indoor ...

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When a service that powers vast swathes of the internet experiences an outage, the shortcomings of putting all your eggs into one basket become abundantly clear. When Amazon’s AWS infrastructure went ...