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Amazon’s AI-enhanced Alexa reportedly delayed again

Concerns over accuracy lead to another delay for the souped-up virtual assistant — but the launch showcase will still go ahead.

Tom’s Guide

Amazon Echo speakers just got a cool free upgrade that can help your child fall asleep

Amazon Alexa has a new sleep story for you to try

Amazon Alexa gets new skill that can help your child fall asleep – and I can’t decide if that’s cute or creepy

“Alexa, help my child fall asleep” triggers a science-backed bedtime story narrated by TV presenter Vogue Williams.

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Amazon's Android TV update hints at new Fire TV devices – maybe at the next-gen AI Alexa event soon

It looks like Amazon is plowing ahead with new Fire TV devices for Android 14, and we might see them soon.

TechRadar

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition review: a classic, remastered

The iconic wireless speaker gets an internal upgrade

Amazon drops unsubtle hints that Alexa AI is landing soon – 3 things to expect from the new voice assistant

Amazon spells out the arrival of an Alexa update at its next tech event – as fresh rumors give us an idea of what to expect.

TechRadar

Amazon announces Alexa event on February 26 — what we expect to see

Amazon has announced an Alexa-focused press event for later this month that promises some improvements for Amazon's AI.

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Ring Battery Video Doorbell Pro review: radar tech and clever birds-eye view make this doorbell a winner

The first Ring doorbell to carry the Pro name and use a rechargeable battery instead of wired power – Doorbell Battery pro has a lot going for it, but it comes at a price

The Independent UK

Amazon Fire TV Stick gets a free update, but you might not like what it does

There's been an update for Fire OS that changes one of the menu options – but not necessarily for the better.

Best kids’ audio players to reduce screen time and spark imagination

Little ones can learn, play and get lost in storytelling, music and more

The Independent UK

Amazon Fire TV Cube (newest gen) review: a powerful media streamer with hands-free Alexa

The Amazon Fire TV Cube allows you to stream shows in 4K from all your favourite streaming apps

Amazon's upcoming Alexa AI brain transplant might make you use it for more than just weather and timers

Amazon plans an AI revamp for Alexa.

TechRadar

The best Bose soundbars for crystal clear sound, tried and tested

Elevate your TV audio with the crisp, rich sound of a Bose soundbar

Evening Standard

This new Kidde Ring Smoke Alarm might be just what my smart home is looking for

Ring is finally adding more alarms to its smart home mix but it’s not building them

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I just tested this new Bluetooth speaker that breaks the laws of physics for amazing bass

The Brane X has a subwoofer built in so that it can really shake the floors of your listening space — and the rest of the sound just about keeps up in its mission for all-conquering bass.

Tom’s Guide

You can use your Alexa as a Bluetooth speaker — here’s how

Learn how to use your Amazon Echo as a Bluetooth speaker to play audio from any device or service.

TechRadar

I tried using Alexa and smart home devices to help fix my irregular routine – and it changed my life

Smart home devices are useful for many reasons, but for me, it’s all about getting my life in order. Here’s how automations and clever smart assistant features helped me fix my routine.

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Got a new Amazon Echo speaker or Show? Here are 7 common mistakes when setting up Alexa and how to avoid them

There are settings you should change when setting up an Echo device. Here are the most common ones people overlook.

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Bluesound Pulse M review: a wireless speaker that fails to justify its substantial price tag, sonically speaking

Its detailed lossless audio and strong stereo effect lose out to sound that’s overly swamped by bass.

Tom’s Guide

Amazon Echo Show 21 review: This super-sized smart display is the perfect kitchen TV

The Echo Show 21 picks up where Amazon’s first wall-mountable smart display left off with a bigger screen, better speakers, faster Wi-Fi and an upgraded camera.

TechRadar

A peek inside the strange minds of UK-based Alexa users

Amazon Alexa’s most asked questions revealed – AI and celebrity heights had a starring role

Alexa! What were your most asked questions of 2024?

The Guardian - UK

‘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 Independent 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.

Fortune

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.”

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