Alexa got so annoying that I stuffed most of my Echo speakers in a box. Could the new AI Alexa change my mind?

Alexa is voice-controlled software installed in products such as smart speakers that can provide answers to user questions, play music, set timers and serve as a hub for home automation ...

For the masses of people who have developed the habit of listening to music on the Echo simply because of the dirt-simple convenience of asking Alexa to play something, the Echo Sub is a serious ...

The best Amazon Alexa devices create and improve smart home and automation systems. These systems can include functions such as monitoring and automatically adjusting lighting, HVAC, video, music ...

Amazon unveiled Alexa+, a new service that integrates generative AI natively into the company's longtime voice assistant — promising free-flowing conversations, plus the ability to learn user ...

Amazon has said Alexa customers have used their device to shop. However, many rely on it mostly for menial tasks, such as playing music, asking questions or checking the weather. A subscription ...

For example, instead of asking Alexa to lower the music volume, you could say something like “play music but don’t wake the baby.” Panay attributed Alexa’s revamp to relatively new ...

And it can remember your favorite food, movies and music. During another demo, Panay asked really long questions of Alexa, and it was like a real conversation about nearby pizza places.

From remembering your favorite foods, movies and music to updating your calendar, planning dates, booking restaurant reservations, and even calling your babysitter, Alexa Plus is the massive ...