Anna Attkisson
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How to Turn Off Amber Alerts on Samsung Galaxy Phones
By Anna Attkisson published
Don't be awakened because of an Amber Alert. Here are step-by-step instructions for disabling these alerts on your Samsung Galaxy phone.
Amazon Echo Dot (2nd Gen) Review: Your Cheapest Alexa Gateway
By Anna Attkisson, Michael Andronico published
The Amazon Echo Dot is an easy way to update your home stereo system with smart home features.
What Is Amazon Prime Now?
By Anna Attkisson published
Amazon Prime members in select cities can enjoy one-hour delivery from local stores and restaurants through the Prime Now program. Here's what you need to know.
Amazon Tap Review: Alexa to Go
By Anna Attkisson published
The Amazon Tap makes the Alexa smart assistant portable, but it's missing the Echo's best feature.
Siri vs. Alexa: Why Amazon Won Our 300-Question Showdown
By Anna Attkisson published
Siri is deaf and Alexa is dumb, but Amazon's voice assistant is teachable and more versatile, which gives it an edge over Siri.
You Can Now Download Prime Video to SD Cards
By Anna Attkisson published
Android owners can now download Amazon Prime videos to an SD Card
How to Make Spotify or Pandora Your Default Alexa Music Service
By Anna Attkisson published
You can easily switch your default music service and channel from Amazon Prime Music to Spotify or Pandora, if you know the steps.
Unofficial Alexa Apps Compared: What's Good, What's Missing
By Anna Attkisson published
The Alexa army keeps getting bigger, with several third-party apps now promising similar functionality. However, they don't give you the full experience.
Amazon Prime vs. Walmart ShippingPass: Which Is Better?
By Anna Attkisson published
Walmart ShippingPass is half the cost of Amazon Prime, but it doesn't offer the same benefits.
E Ink Develops New Color E-Paper But Not for E-Readers
By Anna Attkisson published
E Ink announced a new Advanced Color ePaper display, but don't expect to see it on an e-reader right away.
Google Allo Tries to Outsmart Facebook Messenger
By Anna Attkisson published
Google's new messaging app guesses your replies, can make dinner reservations for you and will even play games with you.
WowWee Lumi Drone Wants to Play with the Family
By Anna Attkisson published
The WowWee Lumi gaming drone is an indoor quadcopter that comes with a host of family-friendly features and games.
Amazon Kindle Oasis (2017) Review: An Expensive One-Trick Pony
By Anna Attkisson published
The Kindle Oasis provides an awesome E Ink reading experience along with extra-long battery life, but the $290 price is a bit steep.
Self-Flying Hover Camera Drone Follows You Anywhere
By Anna Attkisson published
Toss the Hover Camera drone in the air and it will stay suspended and film you in 4K anywhere you go.
Amazon Prime Video: Here's What You Get for $8.99
By Anna Attkisson published
Amazon Prime Video is now available on a month-to-month basis and so is Amazon Prime. Here's what you need to know.
DJI Phantom 4 Drone Can Avoid Obstacles, Track People
By Anna Attkisson published
DJI's new Phantom 4 drone uses obstacle avoidance technology and an advanced computer vision to track subjects to follow them and keep them in frame.
You've Been Warned: FAA Can Detect Drones Near Airports
By Anna Attkisson published
The FAA has successfully tested SkyTracker technology to detect drones on the ground and in the air near airports. It can also locate the drone's operators.
How to Gmailify Non-Google Email
By Anna Attkisson published
If you link all your email accounts under your Gmail app, you can get all the advantages of Google's email without changing your address.
How to Order an Uber from the Amazon Echo
By Anna Attkisson published
With a few simple taps, you can connect your Amazon Echo to your Uber account. Here's how.
How to Connect Your Amazon Echo to IFTTT
By Anna Attkisson published
By connecting your Echo to IFTTT, you can do anything from control your lights to find your lost phone. Here's how it works.
How to Register Your Drone
By Anna Attkisson published
If your drone weighs more than 0.55 pounds and less than 55 pounds, you are legally required to register it. Here's how.
How to Use Amazon Alexa's Crystal Ball
By Anna Attkisson published
Amazon's Alexa smart assistant can answer you like a Magic 8-Ball, if you know the right words to say
How to Stop Facebook Memories
By Anna Attkisson published
You may not want to be reminded daily of the person you were a year ago today. Here's how to stop Facebook's On This Day feature from bumming you out.
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