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Alexa+ is now available for free to everyone in the US on Prime – but early users say you should tread carefully

Amazon is opening up the Alexa+ doors to everyone in the US, but there are tales of caution from early adopters.

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Alexa+ now available for everyone — and there's even a free tier for non-Prime members

After being in early access for nearly a year, Alexa+ is now rolling out to everyone — and you don't need to be an Amazon Prime member to use it.

Tom’s Guide

I tested the new Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED TV, and it’s good overall for the money but bested by budget mini-LED TV competition

The Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED (2025) has decent picture quality and Alexa+, but comes up short against its competition when it comes to performance and features.

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I finally gave AI a real try — here's what I like and what I really can’t stand after a week

I’ve been skeptical about LLMs, but I wanted to give chatbots an honest shot. Here is my experience using three of the major chatbots, along with which one I liked best.

Tom’s Guide

Your Amazon Echo Is Recording All Your Conversations: Parent Discovers Smart Speaker Was Spying on Entire Household

After a daughter exposed hundreds of saved audio clips on an Amazon Echo, one family pulled the plug and sparked a privacy storm.

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I asked the VP of Alexa+ about Amazon's AI coming to new smart glasses — 'You’re going to hear things from us in 2026'

An interview with Amazon's VP of Alexa on where the smart assistant is headed for 2026.

Tom’s Guide

I used a Chuck E. Cheese game card to automate Alexa+ reminders for my kids — and it actually works

Mornings are chaotic, but this $0 tech hack changed everything. See how I repurposed an old arcade card to automate Alexa+ reminders —and why it works.

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I’ve tried BMW’s latest iDrive system – and its Amazon Alexa Plus voice assistant is a game-changer

BMW's UX boss takes us on a deep dive tour of iDrive with Amazon Alexa Plus.

TechRadar

Alexa+ launches on the web for everyone: Amazon takes on ChatGPT — here’s how to sign up

Amazon’s Alexa+ has arrived on the web, offering a full-featured AI assistant focused on organizing daily life and competing with tools like ChatGPT.

TechRadar

Alexa+ on the web is surprisingly good — 5 features that actually beat the app

Amazon is rolling out Alexa+ to web browsers. Here's how to use it.

Tom’s Guide

I added Gemini to Alexa+ — and it unlocked a whole new level of customization

I added Gemini to Alexa+ and was surprised by how much more control and customization it unlocked — here’s what actually changed and what still doesn’t work.

Tom’s Guide

3 features I like about the Alexa app, and 1 thing it could improve on

I loved using the Alexa app, but hope it improves in this key area

Get an Amazon Echo Dot for Christmas? Discover the 3 features that revolutionized my smart home setup

Whether you were on the nice list or just decided to treat yourself, I’m gifting you with three Alexa features you’ll be glad you tried.

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I tested Alexa+ and liked it so much I put my Echo Auto back in my car — now I can’t imagine driving without it

My new truck has a massive screen but a dumb assistant, so I dusted off my Echo Auto and tested just how well Alexa+ works on the go.

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‘Alexa, play KPop Demon Hunters’ – Amazon reveals Alexa’s most asked questions of 2025

Alexa’s most asked questions of 2025 probably won’t surprise you

Fortune

Amazon’s new Alexa aims to detangle household chaos, like who fed the dog and the name of that restaurant everyone wanted to try

This is a “classic fight in my house,” said Panos Panay, SVP of devices and services at Amazon.

6 smart home devices you need to upgrade your house for Christmas hosting

Sit back and relax while your smart home does the Christmas work

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Bose Smart Soundbar vs Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6: which Dolby Atmos soundbar is right for you?

The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 and the Bose Smart Soundbar are great Dolby Atmos soundbars, but for very different reasons.

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My kids bought 'Extreme Fart Extension' for Alexa+ — here’s how to quickly set up parental controls and stop voice purchases

My kids accidentally bought a fart app using Alexa+. Here's how to set up Amazon parental controls to stop voice purchases, block silly skills, and avoid surprise charges.

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Echo Show 8 (4th gen, 2025) review: Amazon’s smaller smart displays get a much-needed refit

I tried Amazon’s new fourth-generation Echo Show 8, and there’s a lot to love with this redesign. Unfortunately, it comes at the cost of one much-needed privacy feature.

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Echo Dot Max review: Amazon’s best mid-range speaker, but not by much

Amazon’s newest lineup of smart speakers includes the Echo Dot Max, which sits between the standard Echo and Echo Studio as a solid-sounding, well-rounded smart speaker – but it doesn’t quite do enough to justify its price.

The Conversation

The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up

Three years ago, if someone needed to fix a leaky faucet or understand inflation, they usually did one of three things: typed the question into Google, searched YouTube for a how-to video or shouted desperately at Alexa for help.

Echo Dot Max review: the best sounding and looking Amazon smart speaker yet

Amazon’s new Echo Dot Max excels in many areas – but falls short in some

What Hi-Fi?

Amazon Echo Dot Max

Amazon has promised a new generation of Echo speakers that are smarter, faster and superior to their predecessors – but has sound quality been left behind?

How to connect your Dyson devices up to Amazon Alexa

The process is a bit different from the usual setup

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