Amazon and BMW are replacing the driver's manual with AIThis follows a partnership to build a custom chatbot using Alexa as a framework. By L. Bonk, 01.09.2024
Amazon is laying off several hundred employees working on AlexaThe company is playing catchup to modern AI-powered assistants like ChatGPT, widely perceived to be smarter than Alexa. By P. Dixit, 11.17.2023
Amazon will start charging for formerly free Alexa Guard smoke and security alertsYou'll need to pay for an Alexa Emergency Assist subscription to keep using those features.By K. Holt, 09.25.2023
Everything Amazon announced at its 2023 Devices and Services eventThe keynote was jam-packed with new hardware and Alexa’s biggest update yet.By W. Shanklin, 09.20.2023
Amazon Echo Frames (3rd-gen) hands-on: Refined look, better sound, faster AlexaRefined design and improved sound make a difference. By B. Steele, 09.20.2023
8Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd-gen) hands-on: The screen that adjusts as you move around the houseProximity features, a refreshed design and spatial audio are among the upgrades.By B. Steele, 09.20.2023
Amazon's $180 Echo Hub is a smart home control panel for your wallIt features an eight-inch screen and a customizable dashboard for all your connected gadgets.By S. Rutherford, 09.20.2023
Amazon's Map View puts your smart home devices on a digital floor planYou can tap on a device based on its location in your home to manage it.By K. Holt, 09.20.2023
Kids will soon be able to have natural conversations with AlexaAmazon also announced new child-friendly tablets and a new Echo device.By L. Bonk, 09.20.2023
Alexa Emergency Assist can call first responders from your Echo speakerIt will cost $6 monthly or $59 annually.By W. Shanklin, 09.20.2023
Amazon debuts Eye Gaze accessibility features on the Fire Max 11 tabletIt's also bringing on-screen translations to Alexa calls on its smart displays.By C. Low, 09.20.2023
Amazon Alexa is evolving into a chatbot for your homeThe digital assistant will be able to hold longer, more natural conversations.By A. Tarantola, 09.20.2023
Panos Panay is reportedly heading to Amazon after leaving MicrosoftThe longtime exec will lead the Alexa and Echo divisions.By W. Shanklin, 09.18.2023
Amazon hardware VP Dave Limp set to retire after almost 14 yearsHe oversaw the launch of Kindle e-readers, Fire devices and Echo speakers. By L. Bonk, 08.15.2023
Every Amazon division is working on generative AI projectsGen AI 'is going to be at the heart of what we do,' CEO Andy Jassy said on an earnings call.By K. Holt, 08.04.2023
Amazon’s ‘Hey Disney!’ experience comes to most Echo devicesInteract with characters from Pixar movies, ‘Star Wars’ and more. By L. Bonk, 06.15.2023
Amazon will pay $25 million to settle FTC lawsuit over Alexa privacy for kidsThe voice assistant allegedly held children's voice data for longer than allowed.By J. Fingas, 05.31.2023
Amazon's 2023 Echo Show is faster and offers improved audioThe company is also launching an updated Echo Show 5 Kids edition with child-friendly features.By W. Shanklin, 05.17.2023
Amazon unveils the $40 Echo Pop, a semi-spherical smart speakerThe second-gen Echo Auto also launches in eight more countries today.By W. Shanklin, 05.17.2023
Amazon expands Matter smart home support to older Echo speakersYou can also set up Matter devices on your iPhone.By J. Fingas, 05.02.2023