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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.

You can pay $19.99 a month for Alexa Plus – but why would you?
By Cat Ellis published
When Prime subscribers get it free, the standalone price is arbitrary.

The best Apple HomePod prices and deals for July 2025
By Alex Whitelock last updated
Sorry, Alexa. Siri's coming home.

If your Google Nest smart speaker has been giving you the silent treatment, there's now a fix
By Cat Ellis published
Some users found that their devices stopped responding to voice commands between Christmas and New Year's Day.

Alexa too loud? How to use Whisper Mode on an Amazon Echo
By Josephine Watson last updated
Whether you've got a late night query or just enjoy some peace and quiet, Alexa's Whisper Mode can be a real boon.

Amazon Echo Spot review
By Marc Chacksfield last updated
Updated The cutest member of the Amazon family is here to replace your Echo Dot.

My technophobe mom loves her new Amazon Echo, so I'm shopping these after-Christmas sales to kit out her new smart home
By Josephine Watson published
Kit out your smart home for less with up to 50% off Amazon Echo devices.

How to set up Routines with Alexa: make the most Amazon Echo-based automations
By Josephine Watson last updated
Amazon's Alexa voice assistant can do more than respond to queries - it can intelligently react to a number of triggers without you saying a word.
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