Echo Tips

In this episode we take a look at using Alexa Plus for Shopping. The power of comparison and breaking out cost. Not to mention Deal Alerts and much more.

In this episode we take a look at Amazon's Sept. 30th announcement about new FireTV hardware and software, with improved Alexa+ Features. We also take a look at a rumor about a new Apple HomePod that could be the Amazon Echo Show killer!

# Attribution

Show: Daily Tech News Show (DTNS)

Title: Apple Comes for the Amazon Echo – DTNS 5364URL: https://dailytechnewsshow.com/2026/09/30/apple-comes-for-the-amazon-echo-dtns-5364/

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We discuss the upcoming Prime Big Deal Days, starting October 6th. Some curious Alexa commands as well.

In this episode we talk about a new anti-Fraud feature built into Alexa for Shopping, or is it? We had mixed success but none-the-less learned of a super cool email account for verifying legit emails.

# Reference

Article Title: Is that message really from Amazon?

https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/how-to-verify-amazon-messages-alexa-for-shopping

We take a look at Apple's recent September 9th Announcements. We do a bit of comparison between Siri AI might be able to do here in the near future with Alexa Plus we have now.

We discuss the prices going up and yet a unique sale going on at present. We also demo, some basic shopping utility you may have never thought to ask your Alexa device about.

We cover it all, with Alarms in this Giant Omnibus episode. We talk Alarm tones, volume, and repeating features; but there's more! We also show how Alexa Plus can make it much easier to set that alarm for a special day or event!

We take a look at Amazon's recent August 19th Press Release, about Alexa Plus coming to some customers for Free!

We dust off an old Omnibus Episode about one of Alex's most powerful features, Reminders!

As of August 6th Alexa Plus is rolling out in Australia, we talk about some interesting stats in Amazon's Blong Post about the rollout. And we also chat a bit about setting custom jingles to whatever you want for Alarms.

We discuss a recent press release from Amazon and questions around the Fire TV HD Stick.

This episode highlights a recently announced way to donate to Water.org via Alexa. We also take a look at Ambient Sounds again.

In this episode we take a deep dive into the Routines feature in the Alexa App. We look at the pre-made routine templates and other new features. In particular we take a lookk at editing a routine and the various options you have for triggers and actions when setting up a routine from scratch.

We revisit an archive episode dealing with the new Personality Style options connected with Alexa Plus.

We delve into our archives, to take a look at my first impressions of Gemini on the Nest Mini.

We discuss the all-new Google Smart Speark, with Gemini!

# Attribution

Show: (DTNS) Daily Tech news Show - Episode 5296

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnFFpSo7xpI

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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_I5Sv2N8

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

http://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 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.

# Reference

Amazon Press Release

https://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.

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.