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Alexa can handle plenty of queries, but scientists think that the device could soon have the power to detect heart attacks. We know it sounds a tad weird because Alexa isn't a health tracking device. But, the researchers have developed a tool that alerts Alexa if you are having a cardiac arrest.

Amazon is taking on Google like never before! The company recently hosted an Alexa-centered event in the US and unveiled a ton of new hardware, including five new Echo speakers and displays for home and a fancy Alexa-powered ring and pair of eyeglasses. Let's take a look at everything it unveiled.

The battle of the best assistant has become one-sided affair between Google Home Vs Amazon Alexa. They have left behind their rival assistants like Siri and Cortana. If you are also confused about buying the Voice assistant then here are the things you should keep in mind.

Want to control the best smart Christmas tree lights using your Voice? Read this guide to control smart Christmas lights with Alexa, Google Home or Siri.

In a strange albeit hilarious case, Amazon's voice assistant Alexa called a man shithead. The AI blurted out the swear word to 29-year-old Michael Slade just a day after he chose to cancel his Prime Subscription. Naturally, Alexa's reply came as a rude shock to Slade. Here's what went down.

On September 20, Amazon held an event in Seattle to showcase its latest line of smart products, including a microwave capable of taking voice commands. The product, launched under the company's AmazonBasics brand, looks just like a standard microwave but works with Alexa - Amazon's smart-assistant.

Now, we already use these technologies in our day-to-day lives. Think of Alexa, Google Home, and Siri. All these personal assistants are developed using the concepts of artificial intelligence and machine learning. While these are still extreme examples of months of hard work, we have simpler implementations of AI and ML too. Amazon's recommendation bar, for instance. Based on your buying patterns and recent searches, Amazon creates a recommended list for you to find what you are looking for sooner than later.

As the sequel to the Versa smartwatch, Fitbit has launched the Versa 2 in India. The new wearable retains the design of its predecessor while offering an Always-on display, built-in Alexa support, upgraded internals, as well as activity and sleep tracking. The Fitbit Versa 2 is priced at ₹ 20,999.

If you are tired of listening to the usual voice of Alexa on your Echo device, there is now an alternative - Samuel L. Jackson. Yep, keeping the promise made months ago, Amazon is offering the voice of the 'Avengers' actor to kick start its 'celebrity voice program' for its smart speakers/displays.

Amazon has announced some brand new features for Fire TV and its popular Fire TV Stick streaming device. Both platforms will now integrate personalized recommendations from both Netflix and HBO for subscribers.