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The creepy AI era is here

The design of AI assistants is evolving toward more personification, raising questions about our connection and discomfort with them, as seen with Grok and other AI technologies.

Artificial intelligence

The Morning After: Our verdict on the iPhone 16e

Amazon's Alexa+ now requires a Prime subscription or a standalone fee, but no new Echo devices were revealed.

Apple's iPhone 16e offers strong performance and features but raises concerns due to its single-camera setup.

With Alexa Plus, Amazon finally reinvents its best product

Amazon's shift towards software, especially with Alexa Plus, marks a significant improvement in its voice assistant capabilities.

fromZDNET

Not all Echo devices will get Alexa Plus - see if yours made the list

Amazon has launched Alexa Plus, a generative AI version of Alexa enhancing conversational ability and memory.

Amazon CEO says 'beautiful' new Alexa hardware is coming this fall

Amazon is launching new devices alongside an upgraded Alexa, emphasizing a focus on display technology.

Digital life

Alexa's AI overhaul has been a long time coming

Amazon's Alexa evolves with AI, enhancing capabilities and user experience.

Panos Panay values the collaboration necessary within Amazon's diverse teams for innovation.

Amazon's Alexa Plus AI upgrades cost $19.99, but it's all free with Prime

Amazon introduced Alexa Plus, featuring expanded capabilities and a subscription model.

Early access to Alexa Plus begins in March 2025, free for Prime members.

New features require Amazon Prime subscriptions for full utility.

Wearables

fromEngadget

The Morning After: Our verdict on the iPhone 16e

Amazon's Alexa+ now requires a Prime subscription or a standalone fee, but no new Echo devices were revealed.

Apple's iPhone 16e offers strong performance and features but raises concerns due to its single-camera setup.

With Alexa Plus, Amazon finally reinvents its best product

Amazon's shift towards software, especially with Alexa Plus, marks a significant improvement in its voice assistant capabilities.

fromZDNET

Not all Echo devices will get Alexa Plus - see if yours made the list

Amazon has launched Alexa Plus, a generative AI version of Alexa enhancing conversational ability and memory.

Amazon CEO says 'beautiful' new Alexa hardware is coming this fall

Amazon is launching new devices alongside an upgraded Alexa, emphasizing a focus on display technology.

Digital life

Alexa's AI overhaul has been a long time coming

Amazon's Alexa evolves with AI, enhancing capabilities and user experience.

Panos Panay values the collaboration necessary within Amazon's diverse teams for innovation.