When it comes to smart speakers, the Amazon Echo is still in the lead. Much of this success is due to the Echo’s built-in voice-controlled intelligent virtual assistant, Alexa. Amazon has revealed ...

In another sign that Amazon is changing course with Alexa, the company has warned developers that it will soon stop paying them to build Alexa skills. As spotted by Bloomberg, Amazon posted a notice ...

Amazon now lets all developers of software for its Alexa digital assistant earn money from the voice-enabled platform, per a blog post by Alexa evangelist Jeff Blankenburg. The in-skill purchasing ...

Amazon announced Thursday that Alexa developers have a couple more options for monetizing their Alexa skills. The company has opened up access to two of its monetization tools for Alexa developers: in ...

Amazon has decided to cut off paid perks for Alexa developers. The company confirmed to Engadget on Wednesday that it will end the Alexa Developer Rewards Program at the end of June. A second program ...

Ben Fox Rubin was a senior reporter for CNET News in Manhattan, reporting on Amazon, e-commerce and mobile payments. He previously worked as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal and got his start at ...

Amazon now has an entire army of Echo devices. Some listen to you. Some also watch you. Which should you choose? We help you decide. Read now "We believe that through the work of our developers and ...