Alexa adds support for severe weather alerts and commuter updates

These updates are coming to an Echo near you. What you need to know Alexa is getting better at being a digital home assistant with new skills dedicated to helping to start your day. The digital assistant can now surface weather alerts and traffic conditions for users. You'll also be able to keep track of the NBA and U.S. Presidential elections with new commands. Amazon is improving Alexa's flexibility as a smart home assistant with a bevy of new skills it added over the past month. First, Alexa ...