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Alexa Plus needs a flagship smart speaker – here are 5 things I'd like to see in the next Echo
By Rowan Davies published
Amazon announced the new Alexa+ voice assistant at its latest device event, but no new Echo speaker. These are 5 things I want to see in Amazon's next smart speaker.

I loved the aspect ratio of the Lorex 4K Battery Video Doorbell but not so much the battery
By James Holland published
The Lorex 4K Battery Doorbell does some things really well. However, there are a couple big concerns here, including battery life.

Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa+ is a lot more fun to talk to than ChatGPT or Siri, and I like it
By Graham Barlow published
Alexa+ is the new AI-powered Alexa, and it shows you can add personality to AI.

Alexa+ – Here’s how to sign up for early access
By Jacob Krol published
Amazon's now letting customers in the United States sign up for early access to Alexa+. Here's how to do just that and the Echo Show device you'll need to be eligible.

Philips Hue starter kits just hit a record-low price – and the best deal isn't at Amazon
By Cat Ellis published
Dell is selling a five-piece Philips Hue starter kit for much less than Amazon's Black Friday price.

All your burning Alexa+ questions answered – by one of the people who built it
By Lance Ulanoff published
We asked Amazon exec Daniel Rausch all our biggest questions about Alexa+.

Want to try Alexa+? Here are the Echo devices it'll work on
By Cat Ellis published
There's probably no need to replace your smart speakers (unless you really want to).

Amazon's goal is to put an Echo screen in everyone’s house
By Jacob Krol published
Even though much of the focus at Amazon's Feb. 26 event was on Alexa+, the Echo Show was front and center pushing the idea that you'll want a smart screen in your house.
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