I don't want to overstate things but, between us, Alexa Plus may be the Alexa you've been waiting for. Amazon unveiled its massive digital assistant overhaul, which makes the platform smarter, more ...

There's a new Alexa in town – or at least in early access. Alexa+ is an upgrade from the standard Alexa voice assistant, now powered by generative AI. The updated assistant comes with quite a few new ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

The new Alexa Plus can make reservations, summarize documents and hold a conversation without your having to keep saying "Hey Alexa." It's available in an "early access" program to owners of the Echo ...

Amazon has finally unveiled its upgraded Alexa Plus virtual assistant which features a more conversational tone, better personalization and AI smarts to help you get even more done. While we initially ...

It’s a strange world when companies put their AI units into a subscription-based platform to give consumers a bit of an “edge” over free users and access to capabilities that others may not have.

The upgraded AI assistant still can’t brainstorm gift ideas or help you order groceries. The upgraded AI assistant still can’t brainstorm gift ideas or help you order groceries. is a news writer who ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Amazon’s revamped AI-powered assistant is now available to everyone in the US, with new tiers that include a free ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When Amazon Alexa+ was first announced, the presentation made it clear the virtual assistant would incorporate AI functionality, making the ...

In the Alexa app, visit the hamburger-line More/Menu icon at the bottom to open the larger menu. Then head to Settings > ...

Amazon's new line of Echo devices, launched at its event in New York City, will feature Alexa Plus integration, upgraded functionality and sound quality. The lineup includes four speakers: the Echo ...