“Alexa, set a timer for 10 minutes,” I say in the kitchen as I’m putting a pot of water on a burner, followed by “Alexa, set a timer for 20 minutes” as I pop some lasagne in the oven for reheating.

When the time comes to wind down, relax, and fall asleep, voice assistants like Alexa can offer a few services to help — especially if you’re using an Echo as a bedside smart clock or a similar device ...

Do you need help juggling the many events, appointments, meetings, and tasks in your life? With an Echo device, Alexa is at your service. You can set up reminders so Alexa will notify you when a task ...