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Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa+ is a lot more fun to talk to than ChatGPT or Siri, and I like it
By Graham Barlow published
Alexa+ is the new AI-powered Alexa, and it shows you can add personality to AI.

Alexa+ – Here’s how to sign up for early access
By Jacob Krol published
Amazon's now letting customers in the United States sign up for early access to Alexa+. Here's how to do just that and the Echo Show device you'll need to be eligible.

Philips Hue starter kits just hit a record-low price – and the best deal isn't at Amazon
By Cat Ellis published
Dell is selling a five-piece Philips Hue starter kit for much less than Amazon's Black Friday price.

All your burning Alexa+ questions answered – by one of the people who built it
By Lance Ulanoff published
We asked Amazon exec Daniel Rausch all our biggest questions about Alexa+.

Want to try Alexa+? Here are the Echo devices it'll work on
By Cat Ellis published
There's probably no need to replace your smart speakers (unless you really want to).

Amazon's goal is to put an Echo screen in everyone’s house
By Jacob Krol published
Even though much of the focus at Amazon's Feb. 26 event was on Alexa+, the Echo Show was front and center pushing the idea that you'll want a smart screen in your house.

Up close with Alexa+ – this may finally be the Echo upgrade I've been waiting for
By Lance Ulanoff published
Alexa+ is the smartest and most conversant Alexa we have ever seen. This is our up-close look.

Amazon Alexa event as it happened - Alexa+ subscription service officially announced with ample AI features
By Josephine Watson last updated
Amazon has sent out Alexa-themed invites for the February 26 event. Read our beat-by-beat breakdown of the event as we react to the news.
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