Echo Tips

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!