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January 23, 2018

Amazon Go, Amazon's checkout-free grocery store, is here

After more than a year of employee-only testing, the Amazon Go grocery store in Seattle is finally open for business. The premise is simple -- just walk in, grab what you want, and then walk out. But will it really work?

January 21, 2018

Tech Q&A: Eavesdropping Echo, flammable laptops, switching to Android and more

Want to know more about Amazon Echo, the HP laptop battery recall, ransomware, web printing and switching to Android? Then read this column.

January 19, 2018

Dr. Manny Alvarez: Do you want Amazon Alexa playing physician's assistant? I don't

In 10 years, you may be heading to Amazon.com for a lot more than shopping.

January 19, 2018

Apple HomePod release date may be near, rumors say

Amazon's Echo smart speaker is about to get a hot new rival – the Apple HomePod.

January 18, 2018

Amazon’s new ‘$10-and-under’ collection comes with free shipping for all

Amazon has launched a new section showcasing a large range of items for $10 and under. Whether you can find anything among the collection that you actually want to buy ... well, that's another question entirely.

January 14, 2018

Tech Q&A: Spy cams, iPhone batteries, Alexa commands and more

Want to know about spy cams, iPhone battery performance and the coolest Alexa commands? Then read this column.

January 12, 2018

As Alexa, Google Assistant dominate CES, Apple and Microsoft face tough decisions

Alexa continued to rack up integration wins at CES this year, and Google is struggling to keep pace. Is it too late for Microsoft and Apple? Unless they make some changes, the answer's likely yes.

January 11, 2018

Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook, among others, write letter to Congress to save DACA

The executives said ending the Obama-era legislation would translate into "an impending crisis for workforces across the country."

January 2, 2018

Amazon might buy Target, but could Trump stand in the way?

By potentially bringing Target into its folds, Amazon's store count would be approximately 2,300, less than 20 percent of Walmart's global store count.

December 30, 2017

The best Alexa commands to try with your new Echo

No matter how many Amazon Echo commercials you see, it takes a little time to adjust to Alexa. Putting a virtual assistant in your home signals a change in lifestyle, sort of like adopting a puppy. There will be a lot of trial-and-error, but once you find your rhythm, you’ll forget what life was like without her.