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The new Ring cameras will also be enabled with Alexa+, allowing the devices through the use of AI to help make decisions like whether a visitor is delivering a package or casing someone's house for intrusion. (Image: Reuters)

Amazon refreshes device lineup to integrate new AI-powered Alexa+

October 01, 2025 10:39 am

Amazon is trying to drive interest in the new Alexa, after investing billions of dollars and years updating it with AI for better personalization and a more conversational tone,

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 Echo users will no longer have option to process Alexa voice recordings on-device

March 18, 2025 8:46 am

While Amazon said Echo users will still have the option to not save their voice commands, certain features of Alexa+ might not work in that case.

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.

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Amazon set to release long-delayed Alexa generative AI revamp

February 07, 2025 1:48 pm

Alexa's revamp carries with it all the challenges inherent in now-familiar generative AI chatbots.

Echo Pop review: Accessible smartness with speakers that sound good

June 05, 2023 8:30 am

The best thing about Echo devices is how they are available across price points, and the Pop is the latest entrant in the list of affordable smart speakers.

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ICC T20 Cricket World Cup: Get live Cricket commentary and scores using Alexa and Google Assistant

October 26, 2022 7:45 pm

Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa can help you keep track of live cricket scores and even help you listen to live commentary. Here are some useful commands you can make use of during the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup.

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How to set up Alexa’s hands-free feature on your Android smartphone

March 24, 2022 1:53 pm

With the feature, you can have Alexa open apps on your phone, navigate while you are driving, bring up recipes while you are cooking and shop among other things; all without touching your phone.

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Amazon Echo devices users can now share music with friends: Here's how it will work

February 12, 2021 11:09 am

The command that will activate this feature is "Alexa share this song with (the contact’s name)”. In an instant, Alexa will share that particular track as asked.

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Amazon rolls out new Fire TV UI: Here are the details

December 16, 2020 2:34 pm

In the new UI, the main menu bar features a dedicated Live tab from where users can access shows currently on-air, or use the Channel Guide to browse for live sports, news, and TV channels.

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.5%

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The Reserve Bank of India Wednesday kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent. "MPC decides to keep monetary policy stance unchanged at 'neutral'", says RBI Governor. This is the second time that the repo rate has been kept unchanged.

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