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Sorry, smart speakers - the Echo Show 8 is better and on sale for just $55 at Amazon

By Michelle Rae Uy published 6 December 23

The perfect versatile device for controlling your smart home devices, the Echo Show 8 is now only $55 - that's a 58% holiday discount.

People are using their Alexa speakers as glorified timers, and it's cost Amazon $25 billion – but is AI the answer?

By Cat Ellis published 24 July 24

The company sold devices at a loss, hoping people would use them to shop online, but the strategy didn't work.

Alexa Plus has started rolling out to users, but it’s missing these 5 useful features

By Rowan Davies published 1 April 25

Amazon is launching Alexa+ in early access for certain users, but it's missing a handful of features that were showcased at its big launch.

Amazon unveils Alexa Plus, its brand new AI-infused voice assistant

By Rowan Davies published 26 February 25

Amazon's long-awaited Alexa AI voice assistant is finally here

Up close with Alexa+ – this may finally be the Echo upgrade I've been waiting for

By Lance Ulanoff published 26 February 25

Alexa+ is the smartest and most conversant Alexa we have ever seen. This is our up-close look.

15 last-minute deals at Amazon - 50% off Echo Dot, Kindle, Fire Tablets and 4K TVs

By Mackenzie Frazier published 13 December 23

Amazon is discounting its best-selling devices, with last-minute deals that arrive before Christmas on the Echo Dot, Kindle, Fire Tablets, TVs, and more.

The best cheap Fire Stick sales and deals

By Mackenzie Frazier last updated 23 September 25

Your guide to the best cheap Fire Stick sales, including deals on the Fire TV Stick Lite, 4K Fire TV Stick, and the Fire TV Cube.

Report: Amazon might ask you to pay for the best Alexa

By Cesar Cadenas published 22 June 24

Remarkable Alexa, as it's known, will learn your routine and create automatic schedules for smart home devices.

Alexa Plus subscription pricing confirmed – and it's good news for Prime members

By Mark Wilson published 26 February 25

Amazon has announced the pricing for its new Alexa Plus voice assistant – and it could make a Prime subscription a no-brainer.

Amazon Alexa is about to turn 10, but its next-gen AI upgrade may have been delayed until 2025

By David Nield published 1 November 24

Alexa won't be as capable as ChatGPT and the other AI bots until next year at the earliest, a new report suggests.

This Tie Fighter stand for the Echo Dot lets your Alexa smart speaker join the dark side

By Jacob Krol published 18 April 25

Amazon just dropped a Tie Fighter Stand for the Echo Dot, and a number of items from Star Wars Celebration 2025 are now up for order.

Looking for a digital photo frame? The Echo Show 15 is an awesome alternative and it’s up to 30% off

By Timothy Coleman published 13 December 23

Enjoy your family photos properly this Christmas with the Amazon Echo Show 15's generous Full HD display.

Amazon's best Presidents' Day deals are on its own devices - shop the 15 best

By Mackenzie Frazier published 16 February 24

Amazon's 2024 Presidents' Day sale is now live, and the best deals are on its own devices, with prices starting at just $19.99.

All your burning Alexa+ questions answered – by one of the people who built it

By Lance Ulanoff published 27 February 25

We asked Amazon exec Daniel Rausch all our biggest questions about Alexa+.

Amazon Fire TV is about to get a great free search upgrade powered by AI

By Jacob Krol published 30 May 24

Amazon is now rolling out a new AI-powered search upgrade to its Fire TV devices, which will make finding content to watch much more intuitive.

Alexa+ is coming to Amazon Music, and it’s an AI DJ, playlist curator, and music encyclopedia all rolled into one

By Rowan Davies published 5 November 25

You can ask the new AI assistant to create specific playlists and even answer your burning music trivia questions.

The curious case of the missing Alexa+ users – many are still waiting for 'early access'

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 19 May 25

Amazon's Alexa+ rollout appears to be happening far slower than anticipated.

A presenter in front of a screen with the new Amazon Fire TV line-up on it

Amazon unveils new cheaper Fire TV 4K stick with new-gen software, plus new very affordable Fire TV sets

By Matt Bolton published 30 September 25

A new flagship, plus new cheaper options – it's top-to-bottom changes

Amazon Alexa's next-gen upgrade could turn the assistant into a generative AI chatbot

By Cesar Cadenas published 23 May 24

Alexa may one day be able to create content for you on the fly, but users might have to pay $20 a month to access its service.

Amazon just dropped the Fire TV Stick HD, and it comes with a nice surprise in the box

By Jacob Krol published 17 October 24

You'll get voice control out of the box

Alexa+ is due to roll out to more users soon, but one of the next-gen voice assistant’s best features may have been pushed back

By Rowan Davies published 16 July 25

Amazon has pushed back the launch of the desktop version of Alexa+without giving a clear reason.

Alexa’s big AI revamp might have been delayed again, and I’m losing faith Amazon's new assistant will be all that smart

By Hamish Hector published 17 February 25

Alexa’s big AI revamp may have just been delayed, again – and it sounds like Amazon’s assistant is getting dumber rather than smarter.

Amazon tests a new AI assistant to answer your questions while you shop

By Cesar Cadenas published 19 January 24

The AI can summarize user reviews and product details for you, but it does get things wrong and won't offer alternatives.

Amazon has thousands of Black Friday deals live - here are the 37 best

By Mackenzie Frazier published 17 November 23

Amazon Black Friday deals are live, and while there are thousands of offers live, I'm rounding up the 37 best ones.

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

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 14 January 25

Amazon plans an AI revamp for Alexa.

Amazon could launch Alexa Plus this year - but it's likely to cost you

By Rowan Davies published 19 January 24

Amazon has announced a new version of Alexa with AI integrations - but the upgraded assistant could cost you.

How to watch Echo online: stream the Marvel Spotlight series from anywhere

By Kevin Lynch last updated 24 January 24

Latest instalment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a gritty miniseries following the adventures of Maya Lopez. Read our guide on how to watch Echo online.

Alexa+ rollout hits major milestone, but Amazon warns the technology is currently still ‘primitive’

By Alex Blake published 2 May 25

Amazon’s Alexa+ AI has now rolled out to 100,000 people, but is still facing some technological hurdles.

Alexa's big AI upgrade could be powered by Claude – and that might give us truly smart speakers

By Graham Barlow published 30 August 24

Amazon is going to use Anthropic's Claude AI for its new AI-powered Alexa speaker

Where’s Alexa AI and why isn’t Amazon talking about it?

By Lance Ulanoff published 8 July 24

10 months ago, Amazon showed off a radically more powerful Alexa. Since then, though, nothing.

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