Amazon's Alexa+ is making waves, with over a million users now testing the upgraded AI-powered assistant. This isn't your average update; it's a big leap forward in how Alexa understands and interacts with users. The service, which started rolling out invites earlier this year, is still in early access. But don't worry, it won't cost you a dime during this phase. Pri...
Amazon has rolled out a new tool called Nova Act. This AI agent can take over a web browser and handle basic tasks. It's like having a helper that can order food or book a table for you. This tool is part of a bigger plan to make AI more useful in everyday life. The Nova Act toolkit is now available for developers. They can use it to build their own AI agents. This ...
Amazon has rolled out a new version of its voice assistant, Alexa. This time, it's infused with generative AI, making it more interactive and personal. The catch? It's not free anymore. Users will have to pay a monthly fee of $19. 99 for the upgraded version, dubbed Alexa+. But there's a twist: Prime members get it for free as part of their subscription perks. The ne...
Amazon is set to host a big event focused on Alexa in NYC. It's been almost two years since their last major device showcase, so expectations are high for some exciting news. The event won't be live-streamed, but reporters will be there to cover it. The event will be led by Panos Panay, Amazon's new head of devices and services. He used to work at Microsoft Surface. ...
Amazon and Apple are having a tough time getting their AI assistants, Alexa and Siri, up to speed. The companies had big plans to launch new, smarter versions of their digital helpers, but things are not going as smoothly as they hoped. Amazon was all set to unveil their new AI-powered Alexa in New York last month. But now, they are pushing back the release date to ...
Amazon's plan to upgrade Alexa, its popular voice assistant, has hit a snag. The new version, promised to be smarter and more chatty, won't be here until 2025. This isn't the first delay — it was supposed to arrive this year. An inside source told Bloomberg that the team was informed about the new deadline recently. The new Alexa was advertised to be like ChatGPT, h...
Imagine a world where individuals with severe paralysis can control their environment, access entertainment, and communicate with loved ones without relying on voice or touch. This is the reality for Mark, a 64-year-old man living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), thanks to a revolutionary brain-computer interface (BCI) created by Synchron, a New York-based n...