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Amazon's Alexa+ has launched a new feature allowing users to generate custom podcast episodes on any subject. Powered by leading news organizations, this AI tool provides on-demand audio lessons. Users simply request a topic, and Alexa creates a personalized episode. This innovation offers a new way to consume information, fitting seamlessly into daily routines for learning and entertainment.

Amazon has launched 'Alexa for Shopping,' an AI assistant replacing Rufus. This new tool offers personalized shopping by integrating purchase history and browsing behavior across devices. Users can now ask shopping queries directly in the search bar, compare products, track orders, and automate tasks like reordering essentials.

Talking about the powertrain, the outgoing model for reference is powered by a 1.2-litre Dual VVT NA petrol engine with 90hp and 113Nm, which comes paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT option. There's also a CNG option with 77.5hp, 98.5 Nm, and it comes paired with a manual gearbox only.

The highly anticipated 'Euphoria' Season 3 trailer has dropped, hinting at a dramatic shift five years post-high school. Characters navigate early adulthood, facing drug cartels, adult content creation, and mounting debts. Rue appears deeply involved in the drug trade, while Cassie and Nate's marriage faces new challenges.

Samsung 2026 Bespoke AI WindFree air conditioners now available in India, featuring 23 models starting at Rs 32,490. These units offer AI-driven cooling tailored to India's weather, WindFree comfort, and Dry Comfort technology for humidity control. The lineup also boasts SmartThings integration and AI Energy Mode for up to 30% energy savings.

Alexa+ is getting a personality upgrade with four new styles: Brief, Chill, Sweet, and Sassy. While functionality remains the same, users can now choose how Alexa responds, from direct to enthusiastic. The Sassy mode offers wit and sarcasm but stays within safe, non-offensive boundaries, unlike other AI with similar features.

Over 10 million interactions a week... Indians certainly have a lot to say to Alexa

This change doesn’t mean that smartphone users won’t be able to access Alexa on their devices. Users will be able to interact with Alexa on Android and iOS smartphones only when the Alexa app is open. This feature will also let users the option for hands-free access inside the Alexa app.

Amazon has got in some trouble, all because of the name it decided to give its voice assistant: Alexa. Now, parents in the UK who named their kids the same have gone after the tech giant to change the name of its AI-powered voice assistant to something that is non-human

According to a report by The Verge, Amazon is introducing a new wake word called Ziggy. Ziggy is a masculine voice and users will still have the choice of Alexa’s voice. Till now, Amazon had wake words like Computer, Echo and Amazon but the voice was the same as Alexa’s.

By talking to Echo, Amazon’s senior VP for devices and services, David Limp said, “You can do many things from hailing a cab and listening to Salman Khan’s new chartbuster to ordering food and shopping from Amazon.” In India, Alexa will deliver a customized Indian experience, which includes a female voice with a heavily Indianised accent.

Amazon's advanced AI voice assistant, Alexa+, is now available nationwide in the US after a successful early access period. This new version, powered by large language models, offers extended conversations, context memory, and task completion. Users are engaging with Alexa+ significantly more, utilizing it for music, research, planning, and even automating home tasks.

Amazon has postponed the launch of its new AI-powered Alexa to 2025 due to challenges in performing basic tasks like controlling smart lights. Reports indicate that while the assistant's conversational skills have improved, it still provides unnecessary information. Amazon aims to enhance Alexa’s capabilities with new AI models that will be unveiled soon, according to CEO Andy Jassy.

To start using the new services, customers will need to download the Alexa / Google Assistant on their smartphones and link their ICICI Bank account.

rivers of Skoda’s all-electric CitigoeiV and SuperbiV plug-in hybrid can now use Amazon alexa voice assistants to start or stop charging remotely and check on the remaining range of their cars through the help of Amazon’s voice assistant.

Bringing Amitabh Bachchan’s voice to Alexa involved two huge technological challenges for Amazon. The voice had to sound exactly like Bachchan’s, since it’s a voice that Indians recognise only too well. As Manoj Sindhwani, vice-president of Alexa Speech at Amazon, says, “My mom’s a big fan of Mr Bachchan. I was worried that if there was even a single flaw, I would not hear the end of it.”

CES 2023 Amazon new voice assistant: Disney will make this new service available for purchase in the US in the coming months. The company also mentioned that this new voice assistant will be available on “Echo devices at home and as a complimentary service at select Disney Resorts hotels.”

Amazon's new Alexa+ faces internal skepticism as beta testers report significant technical glitches and question its subscription value. Employees described erratic performance, ignored commands, and even harmful errors like shutting down aquarium filters. Despite these issues, Amazon claims positive customer feedback and CEO Andy Jassy remains optimistic about user engagement.

Amazon plans to employ Anthropic's Claude AI models for the next version of Alexa after performance issues with its in-house software. Expected to launch in October, the upgraded Alexa might cost users $5 to $10 monthly.

Amazon plans to introduce a paid subscription tier of its voice assistant, Alexa, called Alexa Plus. This premium version, powered by the newer model Remarkable Alexa, offers more conversational and personalized AI technology. The launch date may be pushed ahead due to internal conflicts.

With the new feature, users can now choose whether or not they want to save voice recordings on Alexa-enabled devices. If a user chooses not to save recordings, the voice recordings will be automatically deleted after Alexa processes the request. It will also delete all previously saved recordings.

Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa is now going to be available in Hindi on both iPhones as well as Android smartphones. This will happen through the Alexa app, said the company in a press statement as it marks the first anniversary of Alexa’s Hindi support in India.

Amazon Alexa is one the popular virtual assistants in India. The e-commerce major has announced that Amazon Alexa has completed five years in India. On the occasion of its 5th anniversary celebration Amazon has announced offers on its Alexa devices which include Echo smart speakers and Fire TV devices. Along with this, Amazon has also announced that the users in the country will be able to use Alexa in a new male voice.

Milkbasket, a daily grocery delivery service, on Tuesday announced “voice-buying” of grocery. The service can be used on Google Assistant and will soon be available on Amazon Alexa.

In UP's Basti, children saved from monkey chaos by using a virtual assistant device mimicking a dog's bark. Nikita (13) commanded Alexa to scare off the primate, averting potential danger. Pankaj Ojha expressed gratitude towards the device for saving his kids from harm. The incident showcases the effectiveness of technology in unexpected situations.

Amazon is scaling generative AI integration across millions of Alexa-enabled devices while Apple enhances Siri. The companies are intensifying AI capabilities in their voice assistants, positioning themselves in the competitive market. Amazon's strategic move to offer advanced features through 'Remarkable Alexa' underscores a shift towards subscription-based services for enhanced user experience.

Starting July, Amazon will block access to Alexa Shopping and To-Do lists via third-party apps, altering list management for users with voice commands.

Nothing Ear (1) has received a firmware update that brings voice assistant support to the earbuds. With the firmware version 0.6700.1.86, three taps on either of the earbuds will activate Google Assistant on Android phones, Siri on iPhones, and Alexa on any supported smartphone or tablet.