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technology7 days ago

Amazon Unveils New Advertising Strategies at CES 2026

At CES 2026, Amazon unveiled a range of innovative products and updates, including a faster Fire TV interface, expanded Alexa+ capabilities across web and devices, new Ring security features like Fire Watch and Sensors, a lifestyle 4K QLED TV called Amazon Ember Artline, and the evolution of its wearable AI, Bee, into a proactive personal assistant with new features for productivity and health tracking.

business8 days ago

Amazon Launches Alexa.com to Expand AI Interaction and Compete with ChatGPT

Amazon has launched a web browser version of its Alexa+ assistant, positioning it as a competitor to ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, which has positively impacted its stock, now up nearly 3%. The new Alexa.com offers various functionalities like answering questions, content creation, and task management, but is currently available only to early access users. Amazon's stock performance and future outlook remain strong, with analysts optimistic about its AI infrastructure and overall growth prospects.

technology11 days ago

Alexa's New Voice Sparks User Outrage and Confusion

Amazon's Alexa+ update, which automatically changed the device's voice to a more conversational and teenage girl-like tone, has frustrated many users who did not consent to the change. Users find the new voice overly chatty and intrusive, with some considering switching to other brands. However, the update can be reverted through the Alexa app or voice command, though many are unhappy with the forced nature of the update.

technology26 days ago

Amazon Launches Alexa Plus Web, Enhancing Its AI Assistant Experience

Amazon has launched a new Alexa.com web portal that allows users to interact with Alexa via keyboard and mouse, enhancing control over reminders, files, and smart home devices, and bridging the gap between voice and typed interactions. This development extends Alexa's functionality to desktop browsers, making it more useful for family and personal management, although its adoption may be limited by existing AI routines and preferences. The portal represents a significant step in Amazon's AI strategy, with potential for further integration of smart home features.

technology2 months ago

My 3-Month Review of Alexa+: Top Features and Flaws

After three months of using Alexa+, the upgraded AI assistant from Amazon, the author highlights its more natural, conversational interactions, improved smart-home controls, a redesigned Echo Show interface, better management of lists and reminders, and new visual recognition capabilities, though it still falls short in fully autonomous actions. Overall, Alexa+ shows significant progress but remains a work in progress for complete automation.

technology2 months ago

Amazon Unveils New Echo Speakers with Enhanced Features and Design

Amazon has released the new Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio with advanced AI features powered by Alexa+, offering more natural conversations and smarter home integration. The Dot Max is a compact, affordable speaker with impressive sound for its size, while the Studio provides richer audio and spatial sound but lacks an auxiliary input. Alexa+ enhances the assistant's capabilities, making routines and interactions more seamless, though it is still in early access with some reported issues. Overall, the new devices mark a significant upgrade in Amazon's smart speaker lineup, emphasizing AI-driven features.

technology3 months ago

Amazon Unveils AI-Enhanced Echo Devices and Features at 2025 Fall Event

The article reviews Amazon's Alexa+ feature, available through new Echo devices and early access, highlighting its improved conversational abilities, personalized reminders, playlist creation, news briefing, and upcoming features like Omnisense sensors and expanded smart home integration, making it a promising upgrade for smart home enthusiasts and Alexa users.

technology3 months ago

Alexa+ Debuts on New Fire TV Devices with AI Chat Features

Amazon announced the rollout of Alexa+ to its new Fire TV devices, enhancing user experience with advanced AI capabilities such as complex questions, tailored recommendations, scene search, and live sports updates. The company also introduced new Fire TV hardware, including the Fire TV 2-Series, 4-Series, Omni QLED TVs, and the Fire TV 4K Select stick, all featuring improvements like auto-brightness, clearer dialogue, and faster performance.