Echo Tips

In this episode we take a look at the upcoming Prime Day and what you should look for, deal wise. Also, we take a look at the all-new Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speakers with Alexa Plus.

We dust off an Archive episode, that seemed timely, with all the new folks around the world getting access to A-Lady Plus for the first time. Enjoy, these 5 items you need to know about.

In this episode we discuss a new AWS service from Amazon that brings the features of Alexa for Shopping to 3rd Party vendors.# ATTRIBUTION:Show: (DTNS) Daily Tech news Show - Episode 5277 URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGF_I5Sv2N8Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode we talk about Amazon's answer to Google's Notebook. Now with simple voice prompts you can ask Alexa Plus, to create a crash coarse podcast for you on any given topic! Want to learn about the moon landing, with Apolo 11? How about the 5 things you have to see at Disney during your next trip. You name it, and out comes a podcast with two, hosts having a conversation on your topic.

We take a look at Alexa Plus' Ambient Sounds feature again! And we review the May 13th Blong post about Shopping improvements coming to the Echo Show line of devices.

In this episode we take a look at the Press Release from Amazon about the all new Alexa for Shopping, where Alexa Plus gets intergrated into Amazon.com and the Amazon Shopping Apps. We take a look also at a possible re-branding of Alexa Deal Alerts to Price Alerts, and a whole lot more!

In this episode we take a look again, at buying items using your voice, and the power of Deal Alerts. Imagine you have an buddy who just looks for deals for you, and can even buy that special item when it hits your ideal price! Yes, that's right, Alexa can do that for you!

We discuss some Alexa News from April 2026, and Fire TV related Items, but then we dive into a archive episode about BluePrints!

Alexa Plus is rolling out slowly worldwide learn about where it can be found in limited roll-out now? Also learn about a hidden feature that allows Alexa to monitor the price of that Coffee Maker you always wanted and buy it when it drops to your ideal price! Amazing!

In this episode we talk about compatible files that can be uploaded to Alexa Plus. We also talk a bit about two features in Accessibility Settings. And lastly, we talk about setting up Home Modes using nothing but your voice, an my epic failure to do so.

We pull from our Archives in this episode about Routines and Temporary Routines, that can be crafted using nothing but your voice!

In this episode we talk about new services for your Alexa devices and keeping up with the moon missions.# Attribution DTNS Episode 5237 - Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licensehttps://dailytechnewsshow.com/2026/03/31/popular-javascript-package-axios-gets-compromised-dtns-5237/

In this episode we take a look at the new Personality Style, Sassy! That's right, Sassy Alexa. And this ain't your grandma's Alexa. We also, take a look at a previous episode where we looked at the three other Personality Styles, including Brief, Chill, and Sweet.

In this episode we take a look at exiting Alexa Plus and reverting to Classic Alexa. Also, we learn if preferences set in Alexa Plus are retained should we return. Oh, an we take a look, at controling Notifications settings with simple verbal commands.

We take a look at two new buttons on Alexa.com and the ability to process a 200 page PDF Document!

How can Alexa.com help you draw images and study for that next exam? Learn how in this episode.

In this episode we take a look at a whole new feature or set of features announced on February 25th, for Alexa Plus users. The all new Personality Styles allow you to choose between 4 different personality types for your Alexa device; have a listen as our host David Ward, experiences the new personalities for the first time!

What's new with Alexa Privacy controls? What have we gained and what have we lost! Join me to find out.

In this episode we look at the newly revised Alexa App! We figure out where the Classic Skills have gone, and discover a all new File Management section.

As of Feb. 4th, 2026, Alexa Plus has become available nationwide in the United States! What are 5 Things you need to know about Alexa Plus, as a new user.# ReferenceAmazon Press Releasehttps://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/alexa-plus-available-free-prime-members-us

In this episode we take a look at A-Lady Modes. We also see how they fit into Routines in several interesting ways; and Oh, by the way! The A-Lady Apps' interface has changed yet again!

In this episode we take a look at Amazon Kids, the free option In this episode we take a look at how A-Lady Plus has influenced Amazon Kids, the free service for parents. Along with other innovations since our last look.

We discuss a bug in Follow-Up Reminders and how to get past it. We also take a look at Reminders & Tasks, and Home Modes.

We take a look at CES 2026, an various Amazon Announcements and Press Releases.# AttributionDTNS 5178Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qTUj2ZMFyw

What does a Free Gemini on a Nest Mini Speaker really offer? Learn more on this episode.

We take a look at the all new Alexa Plus web portal! We also have a brief segment at the end of the show, about how to use it and first-impressions with a screen reader.

This is a replay of a archive episode, episode 329, dealing with the My Talking Books Skill, a product of the NLS, a division of the Library of Congress.

In this episode we take a look at Gemini on Nest Smart Speakers again! We look at using the Google Assistant App for configuration and integration with Google Keep. (Updated 12/14/2025 To Correct Episode Numbering Error)

In this episode we take a look at the all-new Gemini on my Google Nest Mini. We look at the quality of the Voices and the Trinity of Google Apps that seemingly are connected with the Nest of now, and more than likely the Nest of the Future!ATTRIBUTIONS Kyle Golden for his Audio Transition.Eleven Labs for Voices - 11.ai

This is our first look at Gemini on the Google Nest Speakers.

We talk about a few things this week, including Gemini on the Nest, the Alexa Store, an Add-Ons, and the Follow Updates Feature, among other things!

With new folks getting access to A-Lady Plus every day, we thought it would be good to dust of our A-Lady Plus Omnibus episode, as a primer for those getting their feet wet with the all-new A-Lady. Enjoy! For full show notes and attributions see episode 369.

In this episode we talk about the death and deprecation of the Assistive Reader as a feature of Alexa devices. We talk about the changes and how the feature lives on in the Kindle App.

In this episode we take a look at Alexa Plus, an how it can really, I'm not kidding here, help you buy stuff! Yes, my mind was blown. And, for guys like InnoSearch, I'd watch out.

In this episode we take a look at accessibility features aimed at hearing and speech. These features could aid anyone, from those totally deaf to those with a case of laryngitis.RESOURCES:Hearing Aids and FireTV OShttps://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-fire-tv-accessibility-asha-dual-audiohttps://www.hearingtracker.com/news/new-accessibility-features-for-fire-tv

In this episode we review the powerful features and reasons why several disability communities love their Alexa Devices.

In this episode we take a look at Amazon's announcements, specifically there two new Amazon Echo Shows! We also briefly talk about the Google announcements, concerning Gemini and their competing Nest Speakers.

Amazon's September Event, is full of goodies. Take a trip with us as we look at the four new Amazon Echo devices and hear news about Alexa Plus!ATTRIBUTION1. Daily Tech News Show Episode 5115https://dailytechnewsshow.com/2025/09/30/amazons-avalanche-of-new-hardware-announcements-dtns-5115/Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.2. Chatterbox TTS

With the Amazon Event coming up on September 30th, we discuss what we might see; both in hardware and Alexa Plus!Attributions:Chatterbox TTS for Some TTS Creationhttps://huggingface.co/spaces/ResembleAI/Chatterbox

Over the past 12 episodes we've plumbed the depth of Alexa Plus, now nearing the end of September the Amazon Event looms in the future! So, its time to review what we've learned via a giant Omnibus episode, where we pull nuggets in from all these various episodes. Enjoy!

In this episode we explorer the ability of A-Lady Plus to help us organize a trip; to various locations and generate a itinerary.ATTRIBUTIONChatterbox TTShttps://huggingface.co/spaces/ResembleAI/Chatterbox

In this episode we talk about a recent announcement about a Gemini infused Nest!Thanks to for Use of:Daily Tech News Show - Briefing Episode 5096Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licensehttps://dailytechnewsshow.com/2025/09/03/why-google-wont-lose-chrome-and-it-doesnt-matter-dtns-5096/

In this episode we tackle common bugs I've encountered. We discover one had been fixed as well! Yeah, I can once again control my Microwave!

In this episode we take a look at what the A-Lady Plus Beta can do on a Fire TV 4k Max! We cover some common bugs and oversights by Amazon as well.

In this final episode of our seventh season, we delve into the enhanced capabilities of Alexa Plus, focusing on managing Routines entirely through voice commands. We'll guide you on how to search for existing routines, rename them, modify their components, execute them, and even delete them—all without lifting a finger. This episode showcases the cutting-edge advancements in agentic AI, highlighting how Alexa Plus is revolutionizing our interaction with smart devices.

In this episode we demo a seemingly new ambient sounds feature built into Alexa Plus. Take a trip to the Coffee Shop with us! Oh, an we discuss a better way to triage Alexa's responses, so its easier to zero in on exactly what you want.

In this episode we talk about the power of emailing Alexa, via [email protected]. We demo triaging PDF's and Pictures you've emailed Alexa Plus. We also discuss new Privacy features that were not there at launch.

In this episode, we revisit Alexa Plus and explore its Beta features. We introduce a new concept called Temporary Routines and examine a revised tool forthe blind and visually impaired called Show and Tell. And boy, oh boy! It's a lot snappier!

The promise was there! Yes, you'll be able to create routines on Alexa Plus, using nothing but your voice. But is it true? What does the current Beta reveal? I think like me, your mind will be blown. Its really, really good!

In this episode we highlight a trick to opening classic skills with A-Lady Plus, which at times might struggle. Also we look at a number of Audio Bugs, present across several Echo product lines. Oh, an did I mention the Echo Show 8 is a hot mess using Alexa Plus!