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Amazon's new AI-powered Alexa might cost up to $10 per month

Amazon is considering a paid version of Alexa with advanced features for $5 to $10/month.

How Amazon blew Alexa's shot to dominate AI, according to more than a dozen employees who worked on it

Amazon previewed a more natural and conversational generative AI version of Alexa, but implementation faced delays and uncertainties.

Amazon's 'Remarkable Alexa' upgrade to be powered by Anthropic's Claude

Amazon's new Alexa, powered by Anthropic's AI, is set for an October launch as a subscription service.

The Amazon Echo graveyard

Amazon's Echo line has evolved remarkably, but many innovative products have not achieved lasting consumer appeal.

Alexa, how should I vote?': rightwing uproar over voice assistant's pro-Kamala Harris points

Amazon's Alexa faced backlash for perceived bias in political responses, supporting Kamala Harris while remaining neutral about Donald Trump, leading to an internal review.

Rohit Prasad

Amazon's goal is to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) and enhance AI capabilities, particularly in integrating AI into Alexa.

Amazon's new AI-powered Alexa might cost up to $10 per month

Amazon is considering a paid version of Alexa with advanced features for $5 to $10/month.

How Amazon blew Alexa's shot to dominate AI, according to more than a dozen employees who worked on it

Amazon previewed a more natural and conversational generative AI version of Alexa, but implementation faced delays and uncertainties.

Amazon's 'Remarkable Alexa' upgrade to be powered by Anthropic's Claude

Amazon's new Alexa, powered by Anthropic's AI, is set for an October launch as a subscription service.

The Amazon Echo graveyard

Amazon's Echo line has evolved remarkably, but many innovative products have not achieved lasting consumer appeal.

Alexa, how should I vote?': rightwing uproar over voice assistant's pro-Kamala Harris points

Amazon's Alexa faced backlash for perceived bias in political responses, supporting Kamala Harris while remaining neutral about Donald Trump, leading to an internal review.

Rohit Prasad

Amazon's goal is to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) and enhance AI capabilities, particularly in integrating AI into Alexa.
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#amazon-fire-tv

Save up to $220 on the Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED ahead of Black Friday

The Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED offers great picture and sound quality but limits many features to Alexa users, complicating the experience for non-Alexa households.
Current discounts make the Omni QLED a budget option for those looking to upgrade their TV.

Amazon Fire TV Omni Series QLED is worth it for Alexa fans, and up to $170 off for Prime Day

The Amazon Fire TV Omni Series QLED offers a solid streaming experience for Amazon and Alexa users, but key features are locked behind Alexa functionalities.

The Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED is great for gaming and streaming, and still $150 off

The Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED offers impressive picture and sound quality but has significant functionality locked behind the Alexa interface.

Save up to $220 on the Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED ahead of Black Friday

The Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED offers great picture and sound quality but limits many features to Alexa users, complicating the experience for non-Alexa households.
Current discounts make the Omni QLED a budget option for those looking to upgrade their TV.

Amazon Fire TV Omni Series QLED is worth it for Alexa fans, and up to $170 off for Prime Day

The Amazon Fire TV Omni Series QLED offers a solid streaming experience for Amazon and Alexa users, but key features are locked behind Alexa functionalities.

The Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED is great for gaming and streaming, and still $150 off

The Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED offers impressive picture and sound quality but has significant functionality locked behind the Alexa interface.
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#generative-ai

Alexa soon to be much more capable as an AI agent

Amazon plans to enhance Alexa by incorporating AI agent technology for independent task handling, hinting at a future shift to business applications.

Amazon's Alexa is reportedly getting an AI makeover-and a monthly subscription fee

Amazon plans updated Alexa with generative AI to compete with evolving chatbots, considering a subscription fee model.

Alexa soon to be much more capable as an AI agent

Amazon plans to enhance Alexa by incorporating AI agent technology for independent task handling, hinting at a future shift to business applications.

Amazon's Alexa is reportedly getting an AI makeover-and a monthly subscription fee

Amazon plans updated Alexa with generative AI to compete with evolving chatbots, considering a subscription fee model.
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#smart-home

5 handy Alexa routines I depend on every day - and how to build your own

Alexa routines automate smart home tasks, enhancing usability and efficiency through simple triggers and actions.

5 helpful Alexa routines I rely on every day - and how to easily build your own

Alexa routines simplify smart home management and enhance user convenience.
The Alexa app allows for easy creation and management of routines.

5 handy Alexa routines I depend on every day - and how to build your own

Alexa routines automate smart home tasks, enhancing usability and efficiency through simple triggers and actions.

5 helpful Alexa routines I rely on every day - and how to easily build your own

Alexa routines simplify smart home management and enhance user convenience.
The Alexa app allows for easy creation and management of routines.
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Change these 5 settings to make your Echo Show less annoying

The Echo Show can be both engaging and annoying; users can customize settings to reduce distractions and unwanted content.

Do you talk to Alexa in your sleep? Here's how to check

The author relies on multiple alarms, primarily using Alexa, to ensure he wakes up early for work.

The Echo Pop smart speaker is just $18 with this October Prime Day deal

The Echo Pop is a compact and affordable smart speaker, perfect for beginners exploring smart home technology.

Alexa endorses Kamala Harris, refuses to talk about Trump

Amazon's Alexa displayed a political bias by endorsing Kamala Harris while refusing to provide similar support for Donald Trump.

Alexa had "no profit timeline," cost Amazon $25 billion in 4 years

The Amazon Devices business unit focusing on Alexa gadgets incurred substantial losses over the years.

The 2023 Echo Show 8 is on sale for $100 right now

The 2023 Amazon Echo Show 8 offers improved design, spatial audio, faster response times, adaptive content, and enhanced privacy features.

Amazon lays off Alexa employees as 2010s voice-assistant boom gives way to AI

Amazon is laying off several hundred people in its devices-and-services division, primarily affecting the team working on Alexa.
The layoffs are the result of discontinued initiatives as Amazon focuses on investing in generative AI products.
Despite being successful in the smart speaker market, Amazon has struggled to make money off of Alexa.

Amazon.com to Cut 'Several Hundred' Alexa Jobs

Amazon is eliminating several hundred positions related to its Alexa smart assistant.
The company is shifting its efforts toward generative AI.
The action emphasizes Amazon's focus on business priorities.
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Amazon cutting 'several hundred' jobs at Alexa unit in AI-driven shakeup: report

Amazon is trimming jobs at its Alexa voice assistant unit due to shifting business priorities and a focus on generative artificial intelligence.
The cuts affect several hundred employees working on Alexa, with specific numbers not disclosed.
Many companies are shifting resources to generative AI, which can create software code and lengthy text responses from short prompts.

Amazon will start selling Hyundais through its website next year

Amazon will launch vehicle sales in the US next year, starting with Hyundai.
Customers will be able to search for vehicles on Amazon based on model, trim, color, and features.
Hyundai will integrate Alexa into its cars starting in 2025.

Amazon cutting 'several hundred' jobs at Alexa unit in AI-driven shakeup: report

Amazon is trimming jobs at its Alexa voice assistant unit due to shifting business priorities and a focus on generative artificial intelligence.
The cuts affect several hundred employees working on Alexa, with specific numbers not disclosed.
Many companies are shifting resources to generative AI, which can create software code and lengthy text responses from short prompts.

Amazon will start selling Hyundais through its website next year

Amazon will launch vehicle sales in the US next year, starting with Hyundai.
Customers will be able to search for vehicles on Amazon based on model, trim, color, and features.
Hyundai will integrate Alexa into its cars starting in 2025.
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