I've had Alexa, Amazon's cloud-based voice service, in my house for the better part of a decade. I had the original rounded tower in my first post-grad apartment, and now the second-generation Echo ...

After more than a year out of sight, Alexa+–the new Alexa with its AI-powered revamp–took center stage at a crowded coming-out party in New York City on Wednesday, and I got a first-hand look at what ...

Amazon unveiled on Wednesday the first major overhaul of its Alexa voice assistant since it was introduced more than a decade ago, embedding it with generative artificial intelligence. The effort ...

At an event in New York on Wednesday, Amazon announced an upgraded Alexa experience — Alexa+ — powered by generative AI technologies. Onstage, Amazon’s devices and services chief Panos Panay called it ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The new, large language model-fueled version of Alexa is ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amazon introduced a new version of its digital assistant early in 2025, arming it with the same kind of conversational capabilities as AI ...

It took Amazon several years to overcome technical hurdles as it remade its voice assistant with new artificial intelligence technology. the shift It took Amazon several years to overcome technical ...

Amazon is hosting an Alexa-focused press event in NYC on Wednesday. Considering the company hasn’t held a major device presser in nearly two years — the last one was in September 2023 — we’re ...

The fiercely tribal world of smart speakers offers a window into the wider battle for tech giant supremacy. All of the major titans, be it Google, Apple or in this case Amazon, send their smart ...

Imagine talking to your Echo speaker, and it engages with a proper memory and information about your calendar and inbox. It helps plan and buy presents for the next party. Search through connected ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart gadgets are becoming more common in our homes, and honestly, they're making life a lot easier. From turning off lights without getting ...