I’m not naturally a technology-first person: I’ll reach for a notebook and pen before a tablet, set a timer with a dial rather than my phone, and still keep a map in the car just in case. And yet, slowly but surely, I’ve been welcoming more smart devices into my home, largely thanks to Amazon. And, somewhat surprisingly, I’m actually rather pleased about it.
Their latest launch, Alexa+, feels like a real turning point for all the home gadgets we already know and love. Yes, it’s smarter, faster, and more capable than before, but what stands out to me most is how it promises to pull us away from our screens, rather than keep us glued to them. In a world where so much of life happens via notifications and endless scrolling, it's a breath of fresh air.
