Since launching in 2014, Alexa has grown far beyond its original role as a simple voice assistant for music and reminders. With the rollout of Alexa Plus and new AI-powered tools, it's now a capable ...

A virtual hug is exactly what it sounds like—Alexa sends a virtual hug on your behalf to another Echo device. When you say “Alexa, send a hug,” she will ask whom you want to send it to.

If you use Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, take a minute or two to learn these tricks. Your future self will thank you.

Alexa has a ton of useful little features that can make your smart home a lot more useful. Drop In and Announcements are just two of those.

Never Oversleep Again! Make Mornings Easier Using Alexa Alarms Your assistant can keep you on schedule throughout the day, too ...