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‘What does AI mean?’: Amazon reveals UK’s most asked Alexa questions of 2024

From football to food to Taylor Swift, many of the most common subjects were what you expect – but others less so

The Guardian - UK

Taylor Swift and Bitcoin named among the most popular Alexa queries of 2024

Amazon said UK users also asked its virtual assistant about football scores and pancake recipes.

The Independent UK

Amazon’s top AI exec says industry concerns that LLMs have ‘hit a wall’ are overblown. Says Jeff Bezos ‘very involved’ in AI efforts

Speaking at Fortune’s Brainstorm AI conference in San Francisco, Amazon SVP and head of Artificial General Intelligence Rohit Prasad dismissed concerns about the industry’s feared “AI wall.”

Fortune

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Amazon Fire TV Stick HD review: The cheapest Fire stick around

The new Amazon Fire TV Stick HD gets an Alexa-based boost, but does that do enough to warrant the price cut for a lower-resolution streaming experience?

Tom’s Guide

Exclusive: Leaked Amazon memos identify critical flaws in the upcoming AI version of Alexa

The planned update to voice assistant Alexa is bogged down with problems including latency, which requires "significant improvements,” an internal memo said.

Fortune

Best Amazon Fire TV Stick: how to know which streaming stick you should buy

HD, 4K, Max or Cube? We'll help you decide.

WhatToWatch

Linxura Smart Controller review: a unique e-paper smart switch limited by the state of the smart home

Linxura’s smart controller is a fine idea, but one fundamentally troubled by its software and wider smart home ecosystem woes.

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Amazon Alexa's biggest upgrade in a lifetime has been delayed – but it's not all bad news

You'll have to wait a bit longer for the AI-powered, "chattier" version of Alexa, as Amazon has reportedly put back the launch.

Amazon wants to make Alexa an AI powerhouse — new report reveals its desperate struggle to keep up

A new report reveals how Amazon continues to struggle with building a better AI brain for Alexa as competitors surge ahead.

Tom’s Guide

Amazon CEO hints new AI Alexa will complete your tasks

Andy Jassy hinted that the long-awaited AI-powered Alexa will be all about taking actions, and not just providing answers. But it’s unclear when the product will actually launch.

Fortune

Echo Dot vs Show vs Pop vs Spot: which Amazon smart speaker should you choose?

Everything you need to know about Amazon Echo devices

Amazon's New Echo Spot Is Its Best Looking Smart Speaker With a Screen — And It's Almost Half Price Right Now

The newest design of this Alexa-enabled device fits into your home more naturally than many of its predecessors

Livingetc

Alexa vs. Google vs. Siri — which smart assistant is best for your smart home?

From Alexa to Siri, these virtual butlers come with the best smart speakers to organize your days and streamline the process of controlling your smart home.

Tom’s Guide

‘Alexa, how should I vote?’: rightwing uproar over voice assistant’s pro-Kamala Harris points

Amazon says the device’s pro-Harris answers were due to software errors, but conservatives allege a liberal bias

The Guardian - US

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Put Alexa overhead with this ceiling-mounted audio amp

Q Acoustics' new E300A amplifier goes over your head to deliver smarter sound and voice control too

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Senator Graham Warns Amazon Over Alexa's Political Bias

Senator Graham raises concerns over Amazon's Alexa showing bias towards Harris over Trump. Amazon admits error and corrects responses, sparking discussions...

Android Central

This is why that mic icon in your status bar is so important

Cox Media Group claimed it could offer ads based on what it hears through your smart devices. This future sucks.

What Hi-Fi?

Google TV Streamer vs Amazon Fire TV Cube: which is the best streaming device?

Wooed by Google Gemini? Smitten with Alexa? Or undecided? We dive into the details...

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Tom’s Guide

HomeLabs 22 Pint Dehumidifier review

The Homelabs 22 Pint Dehumidifier is a sleek unit, ideal for small spaces that looks great and is easy to operate.

Amazon's paid Alexa service is finally nearing launch

We'll no longer all have access to the same Alexa, apparently.

Tom’s Guide

RIP Fitbit? 5 alternatives to Fitbit’s best trackers and smartwatches

These are the best replacements for popular Fitbit products like the Inspire 3, Charge 6 and Versa 4.

Tom’s Guide

5 thing you didn't know you could do with your home security camera

Internet-connected security cameras can do much more than protect your home. With motion detection and AI smarts, these gadgets can act as triggers to kick off actions from other devices like smart lights and sprinkler systems.

Dynamite News

Study reveals 54 per cent of parents often lack instant answers for kids' questions

A recent survey commissioned by Amazon Alexa and conducted by Kantar sheds light on the difficulties parents face in answering their children's questions. Read further on Dynamite News:

Amazon Echo Spot review: it's back and it's better than ever

After being discontinued in 2019, the Echo Spot has finally returned – here are my thoughts

Tom’s Guide

How to turn your TV into a smart home center with Alexa, HomeKit, or Google Home

Here's how to manage your smart home devices and entertainment options directly from your TV.

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