While Alexa cannot call 911 directly without a paid subscription, Siri on iPhones can. Saying “Call 911” or “I need help” will trigger the emergency call function on most iPhones.

Since launching in 2014, Alexa has grown far beyond its original role as a simple voice assistant for music and reminders. With the rollout of Alexa Plus and new AI-powered tools, it's now a capable ...

In just under a decade, Alexa has become a household name, helping users do everything from play music to answer homework questions. Now, the voice assistant is getting a big dose of AI and some ne… ...

With the Alexa Emergency Assist service, anyone in your home can get hands-free, fast access to emergency help, including 24/7 Urgent Response.

Amazon’s recent $4 billion acquisition of Anthropic and its integration of Claude AI into the Alexa platform may prove to be a pivotal moment for the tech giant. As the company prepares to ...

Amazon is considering charging customers around $5-$10 a month to access a premium version of its Alexa voice assistant as part of a major revamp of the platform, according to a Reuters report ...

Alexa, one of the most popular voice assistants in the U.S., can be used to connect seniors to life-saving help when they need it most.