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Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Amazon made the Smart Dimmer Switch available for pre-order. This switch is battery-powered with four individually programmable buttons that can control smart home devices, run routines, or control music. The dimmer switch only costs $20 and is compatible with Alexa-enabled devices. Amazon quietly made its Smart Dimmer Switch …

I’ve Been Using Alexa+ for Months, and These Are My 7 Favorite Features. How to Try It on Your Echo Device  PCMag Amazon unveils the next generation of AI-powered Echo devices, purpose-built for Alexa+  about Amazon Amazon’s 2025 hardware event: the 8 biggest announcements  The Verge Amazon refreshes device lineup to integrate new AI-powered Alexa+  Reuters I listened to the new Amazon Echo Dot …

Amazon’s fall hardware event had a little of everything: updated Echo speakers, several Blink security devices, and even a Kindle Scribe with a color screen. Most of the gadgets won’t ship for at least a couple of weeks, if not longer; however, most are also available for preorder at Amazon if you want to be among the first to try …

At Amazon’s fall hardware event, the company announced it will bring its upgraded AI, Alexa+, to its Fire TV devices. With Alexa+, Fire TV users will have access to expanded capabilities, like the ability to ask the AI more complex questions, get more tailored recommendations, find specific scenes in movies, and more. For instance, Fire TV owners could previously ask …

At its annual hardware event, Amazon introduced a new lineup of Echo devices, built specifically for its AI assistant, Alexa+, which has already rolled out to millions of customers through its early access program. To showcase the AI’s capabilities, Amazon is releasing four new Echo devices with improved processing power and memory: the Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, Echo Show …

Amazon’s AI-powered Alexa is on its way to more homes soon. The upgraded assistant will be available straight out of the box with new hardware announced today. New Echo devices will come with Alexa Plus straight out of the box; it’ll also be available to those who buy one of the new FireTV. Alexa Plus is still an early access …

When it comes to new Echo speakers, Amazon rarely shows something that will appeal to customers who crave premium sound quality. The last time it did, it debuted the Echo Studio, which could handle immersive Dolby Atmos and double as a home theater speaker. At its hardware event in NYC today, Amazon unveiled an updated Echo Studio with new drivers, …

With more to watch than ever before, Alexa+ makes it easy to find something you love. Ask for a show like the one you binged last weekend, mention you want something family-friendly for movie night, or simply ask for something with your favorite actor. Alexa+ gives you options, all based on your conversation, and when you find what you want, …

The first thing you’ll notice about these new, custom displays is their modern look and beautiful design. The displays on the Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11 combine in-cell touch and negative liquid crystal design to deliver an amazing viewing experience, and ambient visuals that adapt to the environment. This approach allowed us to reduce layers of lamination and …

Amazon Devices & Services Senior Vice President Panos Panay speaks during an Amazon Devices launch event in New York City, U.S., February 26, 2025.  Brendan McDermid | Reuters Amazon on Tuesday unveiled a slew of new smart speakers and voice-activated displays that are revamped with Alexa+, its personal assistant that’s powered by generative artificial intelligence. The company debuted the Echo …