Get the latest tech news

First impressions of Alexa+, Amazon’s upgraded, AI-powered digital assistant


To find out whether Alexa is still the best smart assistant for my family, I'm going to test Amazon's AI-powered devices, experiment with AI queries, and write out my thoughts in a multi-part series.

To find out whether Alexa is still the best smart assistant for my family, I’m going to test Amazon’s AI-powered devices, experiment with AI queries, and write out my thoughts in a multi-part series. Image Credits: AmazonNotably, Amazon says it’s been working with partners to allow it to take actions for people, like booking dinner reservations or Uber rides, or buying concert tickets. I ended up on a blank page after doing so, oddly, but after closing the window, the screen informed me that my “Account Linked.” (Disclosure: I am running the iOS 26 developer beta on my iPhone, so maybe that’s the problem?)

Get the Android app

Or read this on TechCrunch

Read more on:

Photo of Amazon

Amazon

Photo of impressions

impressions

Photo of Alexa+

Alexa+

Related news:

News photo

Amazon’s Zoox Driverless Car Gets Clearance From US Regulator

News photo

The best smartphone for students just crashed to a record LOW price at Amazon, making Prime Day look goofy as hell

News photo

Get an unlocked Google Pixel 9a smartphone for $100 off at Amazon