Alexa Ray Joel shared an update on her father Billy Joel’s health as the legendary singer battles a brain disorder. Billy, 76, announced that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) – which affects his vision, hearing and balance – on social media in May. The “Riverside Way” singer, who is the daughter of Billy and his ex-wife, …
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Amazon’s rocky Alexa+ launch might justify Apple’s slow pace with next-gen Siri
Amazon has finally started rolling out Alexa+, its oft-delayed overhaul of the Alexa voice assistant built on large language model technology. However, Alexa+ shows how difficult it is to replace a mature voice assistant with generative AI, especially when users expect instant, consistent results for simple tasks. It’s a real reality check on the notion that Amazon has managed to …
Read More »ARRI ALEXA 35 Xtreme: Could It Be Coming Tomorrow?
In the world of filmmaking, few names carry as much weight as ARRI, and if recent social media posts are to be believed, the legendary camera manufacturer might be preparing to release something truly extraordinary: the ALEXA 35 Xtreme. The rumor has set the cinematography world buzzing, especially after ARRI’s Instagram reels showcased breathtaking, extremely slow-motion footage, leading many to …
Read More »Alexa+ preview: An almost philosophical exercise
“Alexa, I need to write a review about you.” “Oh, a review? I’m intrigued! What’s the occasion? I’d love to hear what you think.” “There’s no occasion, this is just my work.” “Ah, I see. Writing a professional review, got it. I’m here to help if you need any specific information.” “Yeah, what should I consider when reviewing you?” “Consider …
Read More »Hands-on with Alexa Plus’s AI agent features
One of the best features of Amazon’s new Alexa Plus is that I don’t have to “speak Alexa” anymore. I’ve been testing the voice assistant for about a week now, and it understands what I say, regardless of how I say it — there’s no more need for precise phrasing to get Alexa to do what I want. This big …
Read More »I’ve been using Amazon’s Alexa Plus for one day — here are my first impressions
I’ve waited two years to try out the new Alexa, which was first announced way back in 2023, and this week I finally got access to Alexa Plus. I’ve now spent 24 hours with Amazon’s generative AI-powered voice assistant, and it’s not just an improvement on the original; it’s an entirely new assistant. Alexa Plus knows more, can do more, …
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