Amazon has expanded its Echo smart speaker lineup in India with the launch of the Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio. The new models add upgraded audio hardware, smart home hub functionality, and support for additional connectivity standards and home theater features. Continue reading “Amazon Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio launched in India”
Amazon has introduced the Fire TV Stick HD, a compact HD streaming device designed to upgrade existing televisions with a refreshed Fire TV interface, faster performance, and expanded connectivity features. The device is positioned for both home and travel use and supports Alexa+ integration in select regions. Continue reading “Amazon Fire TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) with Alexa+ announced”
Amazon is adding a new capability to its Alexa+, an upgraded version of the existing Alexa AI assistant, powered by generative AI. The new feature allows users to describe a movie scene to Alexa+, and it will take them directly to that particular scene. This works only on Fire TV and movies that are available on Prime Video.
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Amazon has introduced Alexa+, the next-generation version of its popular AI assistant, at the 2025 Devices & Services Event. Powered by generative AI, Alexa+ is designed to be more conversational, intelligent, and personalized. Continue reading “Amazon unveils Alexa+ AI assistant powered by generative AI”
Amazon’s virtual assistant Alexa is reportedly undergoing a major overhaul. A Reuters report suggests that Amazon is working on including conversational generative AI in Alexa services.
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Technologies and assistive devices can act as the eyes, ears, and hands that people with impairments need to live independently at home. The “Museum of Possibilities” is the first facility for disabled people in the state of Tamil Nadu, and it showcases a variety of accessible technologies and aids, including Amazon’s Alexa voice service, Echo smart speakers, and Fire TV. Continue reading “Museum of possibilities showcases Amazon’s Alexa for PWDs”
As the IPL fever grips the entire nation, Alexa is prepping up with knowledge about the various teams, players, match schedules and trivia. From now, Amazon Echo users will be able to easily track live cricket match scores and follow their favourite teams and cricketers using simple voice commands. Continue reading “IPL 2019: Track live cricket scores on Amazon Echo with Alexa”
LG Electronics has announced that it will aggressively expand its voice recognition-enabled smart home appliances this year. With the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) partners Google and Amazon expanding sales of AI speakers globally, LG anticipates a simultaneous increase in demand for appliances supporting voice recognition. Continue reading “LG to bring more voice recognition controls to home appliances to more markets”
Qualcomm, back in 2017 has announced the Mesh Networking Platform to provide customers with support for smart devices into their homes. The company has expanded its ability with the introduction of the Qualcomm Mesh Networking Development Kit for Amazon AVS. Continue reading “Qualcomm Mesh Networking Platform gets support for Alexa voice development kit”
After announcing Apple Music support on Amazon Echo speakers, the update is now rolling out in the US through the Alexa app on iOS and Android a few days ahead of schedule. You can now connect your Apple Music account with Echo speakers through the Alexa app and use Apple’s music streaming service with Alexa voice control. Continue reading “Apple Music integration on Amazon Echo speakers finally goes live”
Amazon has released its Alexa app for Windows 10, while it was available for selected Windows laptops, today marks the official launch of the app in the Microsoft Store. You can download and install the app on any Windows 10 PC with no specifications requirements. Continue reading “Amazon Alexa now available on Microsoft Store for Windows 10 PCs”
Qualcomm Technologies has announced the industry’s first qualified end-to-end Bluetooth Smart Headset reference design featuring push-button activation support for Alexa for users of Android phones with the Alexa app. It is based on Qualcomm’s Bluetooth audio chips; QCC5100-series. Continue reading “Qualcomm introduces first Bluetooth smart headset reference design featuring push-button activation support for Alexa”
Amazon’s Alexa is getting a new Whisper mode feature which is rolling to users in the USA and works in U.S English language. As the name suggests, it is particularly useful during bedtime or nighttime scenarios, when you want to keep the room as quiet as possible. Continue reading “Amazon Alexa Whisper Mode now rolling to Echo devices”
Apart from announcing new Echo products, Amazon is also introducing new Alexa features. These new capabilities include entertainment features like the left-right stereo pairing, TIDAL, and Amazon Music New Release Notifications; productivity features like email management, step-by-step cooking, and location-based Routines. Continue reading “Amazon introduces new Alexa features including Skype calling, FreeTime gets kid-focused routines, podcasts”
According to a latest report, Amazon is said to be planning on introducing at least 8 new voice-controlled Alexa-powered devices before the end of the year. The devices include a microwave oven, an amplifier, a receiver, a sub-woofer, and an in-car gadget. Continue reading “Amazon said to be working on 8 new Alexa-powered devices including a microwave, amplifier and more”
