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Alexa+ early adopter gives their thoughts: "Old Alexa was hot garbage but this new one was a pleasant surprise"

By Cat Ellis Published

The AI assistant handles natural speech well, but it's still being used as a fancy egg timer.

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Amazon is experimenting with renaming Echo speakers to Alexa speakers, and it's about time

By Lance Ulanoff Published

Amazon is experimenting with a different Echo name, and it's one that's so perfect I wish they'd just do it today.

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Alexa Plus needs a flagship smart speaker – here are 5 things I'd like to see in the next Echo

By Rowan Davies Published

Amazon announced the new Alexa+ voice assistant at its latest device event, but no new Echo speaker. These are 5 things I want to see in Amazon's next smart speaker.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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The best Apple HomePod prices and deals

By Alex Whitelock Last updated

Sorry, Alexa. Siri's coming home.

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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.

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Amazon Echo Dot in a bedroom
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.

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Amazon Echo Spot on kitchen counter
Amazon Echo Spot review

By Marc Chacksfield Last updated

Updated The cutest member of the Amazon family is here to replace your Echo Dot.

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