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How to make Amazon’s Alexa do your bidding with new custom apps

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Apr 22, 2018

Amazon’s new simple do-it-yourself apps for the voice-assistant Alexa let you create helpful and entertaining voice commands and replies customized for your family.

Reviewing smart speakers: Apple’s HomePod has arrived – don’t rush to buy it

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Feb 8, 2018

The $349 HomePod, which costs roughly three times its competitors and arrives in stores on Friday, is tough to recommend to you, dear reader.

Here’s why Apple HomePod differs from Amazon Echo, Google Home

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Jan 24, 2018

Apple fans, your HomePod has almost arrived. Preorders for the new tech device begin this Friday, Note: It differs from speakers offered by Amazon and Google.