We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Our homes are getting smarter in a big way. Thanks to inexpensive smart devices like light bulbs, plugs, and even watering systems for your ...

Amazon has announced Alexa+, an upgraded version of its voice assistant that offers longer conversations, more personalized ...

I vividly remember testing the first Echo Studio. Even though that was nearly six years ago, I can clearly recall my surprise ...

Amazon has added generative artificial intelligence (GAI) to its Alexa voice assistant and launched new AI-powered devices ...

Smart displays solve the annoying problem of constantly pulling out your phone to check the weather, see who’s at the door, ...

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What Happened? On September 30, 2025, Amazon announced the launch of four new Alexa+ Echo devices. These devices are the next generation of the Echo line-up and are purpose-built for the Alexa+ ...

Say what you like about the relatively slow evolution of Alexa as a voice assistant (and the slightly slower emergence of Alexa+ as a more advanced AI system), Amazon has absolutely thrashed Apple and ...

Amazon has finally made available its new Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio speakers, which are priced at $99.99 and $219.99, respectively.

The 2025 Echo Studio is a more attractive, fully capable smart speaker that sounds even a bit better than the original Studio ...