Amazon's stealthy release of the Echo in 2014 marked the inception of the smart speaker era, which became pivotal in the ambient computing revolution guiding technology usage.
Despite being a mainstream presence in homes, Alexa has largely fallen short of Amazon's aspirations, serving primarily for music playback and timers rather than complex tasks.
The transition to large language models and generative AI signals a major shift for Alexa, raising questions about the future capabilities of this virtual assistant and Amazon's delivery timeline.
The Echo's unexpected launch demonstrated Amazon's ability to disrupt markets; the potential for a 'Remarkable Alexa' upgrade hints that another surprise might be on the horizon.
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