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Zoë Kravitz in 'Kimi' might be ray of hope for us all
Who is listening?
By Mark Stetson and Kristy Puchko
![Zoe Kravitz standing in the street](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/07vPc6GDhW5IPOhKA65yc92/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1645032846.png)
![Zoe Kravitz standing in the street](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/07vPc6GDhW5IPOhKA65yc92/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1645032846.png)
Surprise, you can actually turn anything into a smart device — Future Blink
No smart appliances? No problem.
By Jordan Aaron
![Surprise, you can actually turn anything into a smart device — Future Blink](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/02B2iw9K4OhFZe1L7zkUDvS/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1620924437.jpg)
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Alexa, have you been hacked? New research found major security flaws in Amazon’s virtual assistant.
Hackers could have also installed or deleted Alexa Skills.
By Matt Binder
![Alexa, have you been hacked? New research found major security flaws in Amazon’s virtual assistant.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00oFcUtxnGWE3E2TdK5XqPN/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623390418.jpg)
![Alexa, have you been hacked? New research found major security flaws in Amazon’s virtual assistant.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00oFcUtxnGWE3E2TdK5XqPN/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623390418.jpg)
Microsoft's Cortana is saying goodbye to Android and iOS in 2021
How useful can Cortana really be on mobile when Siri and Google Assistant are also out there?
By Jess Joho
![Microsoft's Cortana is saying goodbye to Android and iOS in 2021](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/015KorsPO1J3fOQCSXg3BFq/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623390335.jpg)
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A new Alexa jamming device for people who don't own a hammer
For the recalcitrant Bezos lover in your life.
By Jack Morse
![A new Alexa jamming device for people who don't own a hammer](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00sirD9Unug8GhZCPyu0bVp/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623390275.png)
![A new Alexa jamming device for people who don't own a hammer](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00sirD9Unug8GhZCPyu0bVp/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623390275.png)
Will Arnett and Jimmy Fallon can't stop giggling during this ridiculous Alexa game
"Alexa, stop, you're embarrassing yourself."
By Sam Haysom
![Will Arnett and Jimmy Fallon can't stop giggling during this ridiculous Alexa game](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/02N5W5irOvYFNzPArAGf9od/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614275179.jpg)
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These devices want to stop your Alexa from spying on you — Future Blink
Alexa, are you invading my privacy?
By Jordan Aaron
![These devices want to stop your Alexa from spying on you — Future Blink](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/040ffrhDe73pLGZKLW2pDBG/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614274338.png)
![These devices want to stop your Alexa from spying on you — Future Blink](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/040ffrhDe73pLGZKLW2pDBG/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614274338.png)
Have a first aid question? Don't ask Siri.
Researchers put smart assistants to the test in emergency situations.
By Rachel Kraus
![Have a first aid question? Don't ask Siri.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05lO84xTOVut5FAS8a0KEfe/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623388488.jpg)
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Behold the Alexa-powered Coca-Cola Energy wall: Cursed, but beautiful
Coke's so thirsty for your money.
By Rachel Kraus
![Behold the Alexa-powered Coca-Cola Energy wall: Cursed, but beautiful](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04CF0MoFUE84PhNNGjbroMO/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623388188.jpg)
![Behold the Alexa-powered Coca-Cola Energy wall: Cursed, but beautiful](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04CF0MoFUE84PhNNGjbroMO/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623388188.jpg)
Amazon's Alexa will do your bidding from a Lamborghini sports car
Alexa goes luxury.
By Sasha Lekach
![Amazon's Alexa will do your bidding from a Lamborghini sports car](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/061B4jzA3HAeYbnyy6XzcYV/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623388142.jpg)
![Amazon's Alexa will do your bidding from a Lamborghini sports car](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/061B4jzA3HAeYbnyy6XzcYV/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623388142.jpg)
Does your kid think your smart speaker is just another family member?
Kids are interacting with smart speakers as if they're imaginary friends or pets, and some experts advise caution.
By Sarah Lindenfeld Hall
![Does your kid think your smart speaker is just another family member?](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06HUuWvmLCWLu7GKen9XnIL/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623387683.png)
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Save $50 on two Portal devices and make long-distance relationships feel closer
How many times have you rushed home at night to have a blurry-eyed video call with your long distance partner who’s six hours ahead of you?
By mash stash
![Save $50 on two Portal devices and make long-distance relationships feel closer](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06kIQ5voVUtDXsLFGQuJ07l/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623387292.png)
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Amazon's 'Alexa Answers' is a hot mess, surprising exactly no one
The program gives random people the chance to answer real users' Alexa questions. It is not going well.
By Jack Morse
![Amazon's 'Alexa Answers' is a hot mess, surprising exactly no one](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02EvDwQL7JupAR5kVQqRfbb/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623387299.jpg)
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Get an Echo Dot and 1 month of Amazon Music Unlimited for just $9
Alexa and Amazon Music pair nicely together.
By Dylan Haas
![Get an Echo Dot and 1 month of Amazon Music Unlimited for just $9](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06wXM769lw9kcxDi0kE0orb/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623387149.png)
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Alexa Voice Remotes are on sale for just $19.99 on Amazon
For when you don't feel like talking to your smart speaker.
By Dylan Haas
![Alexa Voice Remotes are on sale for just $19.99 on Amazon](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03GdtLYrVWQmXlv5I919vUo/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623386877.png)
![Alexa Voice Remotes are on sale for just $19.99 on Amazon](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03GdtLYrVWQmXlv5I919vUo/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623386877.png)
Amazon unveils three wearable Alexa products: ring, glasses, earbuds
From "in the home" to "on your body."
By Emmet Smith
![Amazon unveils three wearable Alexa products: ring, glasses, earbuds](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/005Ri5VudyQu7kBI7W8P0eR/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614272282.png)
![Amazon unveils three wearable Alexa products: ring, glasses, earbuds](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/005Ri5VudyQu7kBI7W8P0eR/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614272282.png)
Here are all the products Amazon announced at its hardware event
And when you can get your hands on all of them.
By Miller Kern
![Here are all the products Amazon announced at its hardware event](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00TZhKa7OfiPo3xpuDiaIsH/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623386835.png)
![Here are all the products Amazon announced at its hardware event](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00TZhKa7OfiPo3xpuDiaIsH/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623386835.png)
Samuel Jackson’s voice may soon be coming to Amazon’s Alexa
"I've had it with these motherf*cking requests from this motherf*cking human." - your Alexa in three months
By Emmet Smith
![Samuel Jackson’s voice may soon be coming to Amazon’s Alexa](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/034evnGZBlkcnQM7TlkChXL/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614272276.png)
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These are all the Echo speakers Amazon showed off at its big event
Amazon is making a bunch of new speakers. Here they are.
By Alex Perry
![These are all the Echo speakers Amazon showed off at its big event](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07jFNCrv4HkXGJnUnRgtUe0/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623386835.jpg)
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Amazon's Alexa assistant will offer directions, other help in new GM cars
"Alexa, find the nearest gas station."
By Sasha Lekach
![Amazon's Alexa assistant will offer directions, other help in new GM cars](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00GTey0uzDErcDGzkJXgS6s/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623386834.jpg)
![Amazon's Alexa assistant will offer directions, other help in new GM cars](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00GTey0uzDErcDGzkJXgS6s/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623386834.jpg)
Amazon wants you to wear Alexa on your face with Echo Frames
The company unveiled new glasses and a piece of jewelry.
By Karissa Bell
![Amazon wants you to wear Alexa on your face with Echo Frames](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06Dgrf1JTQ0056jJj3AAOnz/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623386835.jpg)
![Amazon wants you to wear Alexa on your face with Echo Frames](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06Dgrf1JTQ0056jJj3AAOnz/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623386835.jpg)
Echo Buds are Amazon's answer to AirPods
Amazon's wireless earbuds are here, but they aren't as cheap as expected.
By Alex Perry
![Echo Buds are Amazon's answer to AirPods](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03clhzl6sgPu9k01uyz7QQU/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623386834.png)
![Echo Buds are Amazon's answer to AirPods](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03clhzl6sgPu9k01uyz7QQU/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623386834.png)
How to stop Big Tech contractors from listening in on your conversations
Private ears, listenin' to you...
By Rachel Kraus
![How to stop Big Tech contractors from listening in on your conversations](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/043nMkxmmxTFqWF4H4wMAUC/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623386821.jpg)
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