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A+ Alexa! 17 Awesome Amazon Echo Device Gifts for 2023

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

Summary: In this article, I review the best Amazon Echo device gifts to give and get in what is already shaping up to be another epic year for Alexa. If you simply want to know the best Amazon Echo devices to gift this year, here they are, starting with my favorites: #1 – Echo Show 10 #2 – Amazon Astro …

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How To Turn Off Alexa Delivery Notifications [3 Easy Steps]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I’ll show you how to turn off Alexa delivery notifications via the Amazon Shopping settings in the Alexa app. You might want to do this if don’t want to let everyone in your home ‘in’ on everything you buy (like a gift for example). If you want the quick version on how to turn off Alexa delivery …

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Echo Show 8 vs Echo Show 5 [2023 Update]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this post, I will give you the lowdown on these two very popular Amazon Echo Alexa smart displays. Let’s compare the Echo Show 5 and the Echo Show 8 head-to-head! Since you may not have the time to read the full details, I’ve provided a quick summary of the major differences between these two devices: Larger in size, the …

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Echo Show 2nd Gen vs 1st Gen: What’s the Difference? [2023 Update]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I compare the Amazon Echo Show 2nd Gen vs 1st Gen, two popular Amazon smart speakers with screens. I include a basic comparison chart, a summary infographic, and a detailed specifications table so you can quickly understand the key differences between the two. Simply want to know the main differences? Here you go: The 2nd Generation Echo …

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Can Amazon Alexa Speak Italian in 2023? [Sì! Ma…]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article below, I address the curious and somewhat elusive question: Can Amazon Alexa speak Italian? Here is the short answer: Yes, Amazon Alexa can speak Italian. The Italian dialects that Alexa can speak are Italian/U.S. and Italian/U.K. To select a language through your Amazon Alexa application on your Android or Apple iOS device, go to Devices > Echo …

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21 Best Echo Show & Dot Stands, Wall Mounts & Holders [2023]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

Were you one of the fortunate few to score an Amazon Echo Show or Echo Spot before they sold out for Christmas last year [source Bloomberg]? Or perhaps just ordered up a shiny new Echo Dot after you heard Amazon added a cool LCD clock to the device? Hooray! Well, then it’s time to celebrate! How? By checking out 21 cool …