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Amazon is expanding Alexa+ into AI-generated media with a new feature that lets users create personalised podcast episodes on demand using conversational AI-generated hosts. (Image: Amazon)

Amazon’s Alexa+ can now generate entire podcast episodes on demand

May 20, 2026 9:14 am

Amazon says Alexa Podcast draws on real-time information from major publishers and news organisations to ensure accuracy.

Alexa+ takes over Amazon shopping with AI-driven recommendations, price tracking, and autonomous purchasing tools. (Image: Amazon)

Amazon replaces Rufus with a new AI shopping assistant powered by Alexa+

May 15, 2026 9:11 am

The new Alexa for Shopping experience brings personalised recommendations, price tracking, automated purchases, and AI-powered product guidance across Amazon and other online stores.

Using either the touch screen or simple voice commands, customers can control compatible smart home devices, manage daily tasks like calendars and shopping lists, play music, and ask for recipes or reminders. (Image: Amazon)

Amazon expands smart home lineup with Echo Show 11 and Echo Show 8

January 21, 2026 9:06 am

The latest Alexa-powered smart displays offer larger screens, improved sound, and smarter home controls.

Amazon launches web version of Alexa+, its AI-revamped voice assistant

January 07, 2026 11:11 am

Amazon also announced that it is redesigning the Alexa mobile app to make it more ‘agent-forward’.

A product launch for Alexa+, an update to AmazonÕs virtual assistant incorporating generative artificial intelligence, in New York on Feb. 26, 2025.

Alexa got an AI brain transplant. How smart is it now?

August 10, 2025 9:12 am

Alexa+, which has been available to testers through an early-access program for a few months, is now being rolled out more widely.

Amazon introduces Alexa+: A smarter, more conversational AI assistant

February 28, 2025 8:51 am

Prime users can access Alexa+, for free, on existing Echo Show devices.

This Alexa can put you to sleep and also wake you up

January 09, 2025 3:53 pm

The Amazon Echo Spot redefines the classic alarm clock, blending modern Alexa capabilities with a sleek touch screen. Perfect for the bedroom, it plays music, sets alarms, controls smart devices, and even reads bedtime stories.