In this blog post, I am going to do my very best to answer the question: Does Alexa speak Japanese? Can You Change Alexa to Japanese? id you know that the Amazon Alexa voice assistant was first introduced way back in November 2014 [source: Wikipedia]? It has been available in the United States since then, but as of October 2017, …
Harmony Elite Vs Ultimate One: ‘Ultimate’ 2026 Comparison
This article examines the pros and cons of the Logitech Harmony Elite Vs Ultimate One smart home remote controls. Or is it Ultimate One vs Elite? The plot thickens! Which of these top-two Logitech high-end remotes should you choose to control your smart home devices? Do Harmony Elite’s extra features justify the additional expense? Let’s investigate. My goal is to …
Does Alexa Speak German? [2026 Amazon Echo Update]
In this post, I’ll get right to the point to answer the question: Does Alexa speak German? Well, does she? Does she??? The short answer is Yes! However, there are some limitations. Let’s get into it. Danke Schon, Alexa! mazon’s Echo devices are designed to work with the Alexa Voice Service, which provides voice control for Amazon Music, Prime Video, …
Roborock vs eufy vs Ecovacs: Premium Mop Showdown (2026)
In this blog post, I compare Roborock vs eufy vs Ecovacs to choose a robot that will mop for my multi-floor-type apartment. My Premium Robot Mop Picks y robot mop search started after my eufy RoboVac 15C and X8 Hybrid both died around the one-year mark. After two frustrating support rounds, I wanted a real upgrade, not another basic vacuum …
12 Skills of Christmas! Amazon Alexa Holiday Skills 2026
Looking for the best Amazon Alexa Christmas skills and Hanukkah skills for your 2022 holiday? Sadly, an up-to-date list of Alexa holiday skills is about as difficult to find as a snowball in South Town. Fear not, my little snowflakes. You can actually see a ton of holiday skills right at Amazon, including the classic and highly accurate Norad Santa …
Philips Hue vs Shelly Vintage: Which Smart Edison Bulb Is Best?
In this article, I compare six cool-looking retro LED smart filament bulbs: Philips Hue vs Shelly Vintage. In this corner, we have Goliath “Philips” Hue. And in the opposing corner is the underdog upstart “Shelly USA.“ Let’s get ready to rummmmmmmmble. Live Like A 1950’s Bank Manager hether you are into traditional style home décor or just want to add …
Pulp Diction: How To Change Alexa’s Voice & Language
In this post, I explore how to change Alexa’s name, voice, and language. Sadly you can’t replace Alexa’s voice with Samuel Jackson, Jarvis, Lord Vader, Cardi B, Morgan Freeman, or Snoop Dogg [yet]. Update! However, Amazon announced last week that you WILL be able to replace Alexa’s voice for many common phrases with Samuel L. Jackson’s voice. The feature is available …
Do Ring Video Doorbells Get Stolen? [How to Prevent It]
In this post, I answer a slightly scary question: do Ring video doorbells get stolen? The short answer is yes of course! But take a few simple precautions and you can dramatically reduce the chances of having your smart doorbells go missing. Let’s take a peek. Ding Dong. Record. ideo doorbell cameras do significantly improve your home security and give you added peace …