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Echo Dot 3rd Gen vs 2nd Gen [Cool LCD Clock Update 2025]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

Summary: This article provides a detailed review and comparison of the Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Gen vs 2nd Gen model. It includes a helpful comparison chart highlighting differences between Amazon’s two most popular smart speakers. So what’s the difference between the 3rd Generation and 2nd Generation Dot? The 3rd Generation Dot outshines the 2nd Gen Dot in nearly every way, except …

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Why Is Echo Dot Blue: Steady or Pulsing [2025]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this post, I am going to address the curious question, “Why is Echo Dot Blue.” without using a single voice command. The blue light ring on Echo Dot can have more than one meaning, and I will cover each one in detail. The Blue Ring of Life he blue light ring on Amazon Alexa is a well-known feature of …

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What Does Alexa Look Like in Person [As a Human]?

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

What does Amazon Alexa look like in person [i.e., as a Real-Life Human]?  Is she tall or short? Blonde or brunette? Light eyes or dark?  Full figured or skinny?  I’m here to break it all down. A Longstanding Crush f you have read some other articles in my blog, you may know a bit about my well-documented “crush” on Amazon …

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Does Alexa Speak Japanese? [2025 Amazon Echo Update]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this blog post, I am going to do my very best to answer the question: Does Alexa speak Japanese? Can You Change Alexa to Japanese? id you know that the Amazon Alexa voice assistant was first introduced way back in November 2014 [source: Wikipedia]? It has been available in the United States since then, but as of October 2017, …

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Harmony Elite Vs Ultimate One: ‘Ultimate’ 2025 Comparison

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

This article examines the pros and cons of the Logitech Harmony Elite Vs Ultimate One smart home remote controls. Or is it Ultimate One vs Elite? The plot thickens! Which of these top-two Logitech high-end remotes should you choose to control your smart home devices? Do Harmony Elite’s extra features justify the additional expense? Let’s investigate. My goal is to …

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Echo Show 2nd Gen vs 1st Gen: What’s the Difference? [2025 Update]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I compare the Amazon Echo Show 2nd Gen vs 1st Gen, two popular Amazon smart speakers with screens. I include a basic comparison chart, a summary infographic, and a detailed specifications table so you can quickly understand the key differences between the two. Simply want to know the main differences? Here you go: The 2nd Generation Echo …

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Does Alexa Speak German? [2025 Amazon Echo Update]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this post, I’ll get right to the point to answer the question: Does Alexa speak German? Well, does she? Does she??? The short answer is Yes!  However, there are some limitations. Let’s get into it. Danke Schon, Alexa! mazon’s Echo devices are designed to work with the Alexa Voice Service, which provides voice control for Amazon Music, Prime Video, …

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Roborock s7 vs Braava m6 vs 360 S8 [2025 Update]

In Home Robots by Tim Brennan

Roborock S7 vs Braava m6 vs 360 S8: In this in-depth review and comparison, I compare these best robot mops for tile and hardwood floors that work with Amazon Alexa. I’ll weigh the pros and cons and provide a side-by-side comparison of major features. So which is the best robot mop out of this trio? If you want a recommendation …