Amazon Alexa+ Is Now Available to Everyone. Here’s How to Turn It Off (2026)
“Alexa+ is significantly more capable than the original Alexa, so we’re working to make it available to as many customers as possible,” said an Amazon spokesperson. “We notified customers of the upcoming update, including how to return to the original version.” Amazon says it’s only upgrading Prime members with supported devices to Alexa+ Early Access […]
At 75, Basic Books Knows How to Make History
When Basic Books Group president and publisher Lara Heimert told her mom that she was going to work at the Hachette division’s flagship imprint, back in 2005, she was elated. “My mother said, Oh, they’re the most important publisher in the world!” Heimert recalled. Heimert’s mother, who worked in psychology, had a special reason to […]
How to prepare for major online outages – CBS News
How to prepare for major online outages. The massive Amazon cloud computing outage on Monday took down websites and disrupted internet service for … Source link
Amazon Might Owe You $51. Here’s How to Find Out if You’re Eligible
Amazon customers with a Prime subscription will soon be able to make claims online for their share of the $1.5 billion the company is being ordered to pay to users in the United States. It’s all part of a recent settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission. Amazon now has to “provide $1.5 billion in […]
How to Change Your Kindle’s Language: Spanish, French, Japanese, and More (2025)
Looking to learn a new language? Reading is a great way to start, and you don’t need a physical book to do it: Here’s how to change your Kindle’s language (and download books in other languages!) to learn right from your favorite e-reader. Reading a different language helps you expand your vocabulary and nail down […]
“How To Rob a Bank” actor Nicholas Hoult visits the sidelines of Steelers’ preseason game
“How To Rob a Bank” film crew takes over McCandless bank “How To Rob a Bank” film crew takes over McCandless bank 00:14 Turns out, Lex Luthor is a Pittsburgh Steelers fan. The Superman villain is most definitely a renegade. If you looked closely at the sidelines of Saturday’s Steelers preseason game at Acrisure Stadium, […]
How to play Big Tech earnings
00:00 Speaker A It is a big week for Big Tech with four of the magnificent seven set to report, Microsoft and meta, they’re coming on Wednesday, Apple and Amazon scheduled for Thursday. Key themes include how Big Tech is turning AI into revenue and what it’s costing them. We navigate how to play Big […]
How to Spot Fake Beauty Products on Amazon: Tips and Advice
You’d expect your pimple patches to heal blemishes, not cause them. But when you’re buying beauty products on Amazon, there’s a risk you’re getting more than you bargained for. And you wouldn’t be alone. According to a 2023 study from Michigan State University, nearly seven in 10 consumers were fooled into purchasing counterfeit items online. […]
How to raise money savvy kids in a world of instant gratification
Smiling teen girl holds credit card and searching what to buy online Stockplanets | E+ | Getty Images In the age of instant gratification where Gen Alpha has easy access to instant delivery services like Amazon Prime and Uber Eats, some parents are wondering how to teach the young money-saving skills. Born between 2010 and […]
How to Shop Like a Pro During Amazon Prime Day (2025)
Ask Alexa’s Echo Dot for the time and weather, and to play music. Also, a pro tip: You can use it in the kitchen as a timer while cooking. How Do I Know Whether a Deal Is Good? ABC: Always be checking (prices, that is). Researching an item’s price is the most important aspect of […]