Amazon Alexa

Google rubbishes Amazon's AI guidelines: "We're flattered they're worried about us, but fiction doesn't become fact just because it's in talking points" Amazon throws jabs at rival AI competitors with its guidelines while touting its proficiency in AI chip development.

The "classic" version of Amazon Alexa will remain free despite a revamped version reportedly having a monthly cost. — Leaked ‘Remarkable Alexa’ is Amazon’s costly answer to Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT Plus You could have to pay as much as $10 per month to use the new AI-powered Alexa.

Windows 10 19H2 update brings better integration with Alexa, other digital assistants — Hi Alexa, Amazon's Echo device team isn't convinced a new subscription service and refreshed personal assistant will save the company from the billion in losses Amazon will reportedly launch a paid subscription for Alexa this month.

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How to use an Amazon Echo with Xbox One, Series X, or Series S for voice commands

By Jez Corden last updated 23 November 20

You can now use an Amazon Echo smart speaker to use your Xbox One console. Here's how to get started.

Xbox

Alexa for Windows 10 overhauled with new look and Drop In support

By Sean Endicott published 28 October 20

Amazon's Alexa has a new look and support for Drop In, thanks to recent update. The update also improves the hands-free experience for the app on Windows 10.

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Invite Alexa into your home for less with Prime Day in the UK

By Rich Edmonds last updated 12 October 20

Amazon is replacing a few price tags today to help get Alexa into your home with discounts on the Echo and Echo Dot.

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Snag an Echo Show at $50 off with a free Echo Show 5 and Philips Hue bulb

By Alex Smith published 20 August 20

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How Amazon and Alexa are extinguishing Microsoft's IoT ambitions

By Jason Ward last updated 12 August 20

Microsoft's ambitious IoT and ambient computing vision is being crushed by Amazon on the home front.

Windows 10

This Mickey Mouse edition of the Echo Wall Clock is 25% off for the first time ever

By Alex Smith published 21 January 20

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How to use an Amazon Echo with Windows 10

By Richard Devine last updated 15 January 20

If you don't use an iPhone or Android phone you might have ignored the Amazon Echo. But this stellar piece of smart home technology gets on just fine with Windows 10.

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Score two of Amazon's new Echo Flex smart speakers for less than $18 each

By Alex Smith published 12 December 19

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Alexa, Cortana, and other AI assistants will work 'seamlessly alongside one another'

By Sean Endicott published 24 September 19

The newly announced Voice Interoperability Initiative will help several voice assistants work alongside each other across devices.

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Answer all your kids' questions with the Echo Dot Kids Edition, down to $50

By Alex Smith published 20 August 19

Alexa can read your child stories, play their favorite songs, and answer every single repetitive question they have without a hint of annoyance in her robotic voice. How sweet.

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