I'm a co-creator of Alexa. Writing a 6-page memo helped me decide to quit Amazon and launch my own AI startup.

William Tunstall-Pedoe co-founded Evi, which became Amazon Alexa. Here's why he decided to leave the tech giant and launch a ...
InfoWorld

GitHub Copilot SDK allows developers to build Copilot agents into apps

Available in a technical preview, the SDK for Node.js, Python, Go, and .NET provides programmatic access to the agentic power ...

4 cheap DIY Raspberry Pi projects that can completely change your smart home

If you want to upgrade your smart home without spending a fortune, a Raspberry Pi can be of great use. Here are some cheap ...
MacStories

How I Used Claude to Build a Transcription Bot that Learns From Its Mistakes

When I started transcribing AppStories and MacStories Unwind three years ago, I had wanted to do so for years, but the tools ...
CNET

Build a Strength Training Workout Program That Will Make 2026 Your Strongest Year

I'm a Fitness & Nutrition writer for CNET who enjoys reviewing the latest fitness gadgets, testing out activewear and sneakers, as well as debunking wellness/fitness myths. In my free time I enjoy ...
ZDNet

Alexa+ users can chat with Amazon's AI assistant on the web now - here's how and where

Alexa+ is Amazon's generative AI upgrade to its Alexa virtual assistant. After months in an early access program, Amazon is debuting the Alexa.com website. Users can chat with Alexa+ on the site, just ...
The Verge

Bosch’s fancy coffee machine is getting Alexa Plus

A new integration with Amazon’s voice assistant brings hands-free barista-style skills to the countertop coffee maker. A new integration with Amazon’s voice assistant brings hands-free barista-style ...
GitHub

jlevy/py-app-standalone

py-app-standalone builds a standalone, relocatable Python installation with a set of packages included. It's like a modern alternative to PyInstaller that leverages the newer uv ecosystem. It's a ...