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Amazon adds ‘Sassy’ personality to Alexa+: AI assistant now offers adults-only style
Technology | March 13, 2026 11:29 ISTAmazon has introduced a new “Sassy” personality mode for its AI assistant Alexa+, designed for adult users. The feature adds witty and humorous responses that may include mild explicit language, while still avoiding NSFW content or harmful topics.
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How to make the most of your Alexa device? 7 Smart uses for your everyday chores
Technology | October 23, 2025 17:07 ISTYour Alexa device is more than just a voice assistant and to know hoe to optimkise it completely, here we bring an article to help youin your daily life. From controlling home appliances to managing reminders and entertainment, Alexa can turn your home into a smart, connected space.
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Alexa is listening to you! 7 Best ways to stay safe while using Amazon Echo devices
Technology | June 19, 2025 20:59 ISTAmazon Alexa is a powerful voice assistant, but it also raises valid privacy concerns. If you’re worried about Alexa listening to your conversations or storing voice recordings, you’re not alone.
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Alexa+ Voice Assistant hits 1 million testers: Here’s what they love and hate
Technology | June 11, 2025 22:49 ISTAs early adopters gain access on select Echo devices, their feedback highlights both promising upgrades and divisive features — especially the new human-like voice. While some users enjoy more natural conversations, others find the voice off-putting or inconsistent.
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Amazon Alexa+ unveiled: Smarter next-gen AI assistant, more personalized and free for Prime users
Technology | February 28, 2025 15:45 ISTWith enhanced AI, better personalization, and expanded capabilities, Alexa+ is set to redefine smart assistance. Amazon aims to make Alexa+ an essential tool for home management, productivity, and daily life—and Prime members get to enjoy it for free.
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Amazon launches AI-powered Alexa: Free for Prime members, USD 19.99 for others
Technology | February 27, 2025 11:27 ISTAmazon's AI-powered Alexa is now smarter and more interactive, offering features like grocery ordering, event planning, and personalized recommendations. The Plus version enhances capabilities further, including image analysis and travel itinerary creation.
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'Hey Disney!' voice assistant now accessible on US Echo devices
Technology | June 16, 2023 13:06 ISTUpon completion of the purchase and activation process, users can initiate the Disney Magical Companion experience by saying "Hey Disney, start the magic" to Alexa, unveiling the integration between the two.
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Amazon UK trains Alexa to offer advice on periods: Know more
Technology | May 29, 2023 19:56 ISTTo develop the new experience, Amazon worked with period poverty charity Freedom4Girls, utilising its research guides to teach Alexa the key information around the subject, including key information about period poverty and where lower-income families can have access to period products in the UK.
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Tech employees earning up to $1 million per year got laid off: Know-why?
Technology | January 23, 2023 14:08 ISTGoogle Cloud has laid off people in strategy, recruiting, and go-to-market teams. Microsoft has also shut down AltspaceVR virtual reality-based social platform it acquired in 2017. Amazon will also shut down its charity donation programme "AmazonSmile".
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Apple takes on Google, Alexa with new smart home devices
Technology | January 20, 2023 11:50 ISTApple is reportedly developing a low-end iPad-like tablet and an updated Apple TV to expand its presence in the smart home market. The move is seen as a challenge to the dominance of Google and Amazon. These new products are expected to launch in the next year or later.
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Say 'Alexa, start live cricket commentary' to your smart device
Technology | October 27, 2022 16:49 ISTAmazon has announced a new update where people can ask Alexa to play live commentary from the T20 World Cup 2022. Users will have to say "Alexa, start live cricket commentary," to tune in and the commentary will play on the device accordingly.
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Amazon Great Indian Festival launches Dussehra Shopping Store: Know all the offers
Technology | September 28, 2022 18:42 ISTAmazon Great Indian Festival has introduced a Dussehra Shopping Store on the platform to offer a wide range of specially curated products ranging from Alexa-enabled devices to large appliances, smartphones, electronics, home décor, accessories, and much more.
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6-year-old girl forced to change her name ‘Alexa’ after shocking incident at school
Trending | September 01, 2022 18:52 ISTA 6-year-old girl from Germany was forced to change her name ‘Alexa’ after she was bullied by her classmates at her school. Her parents couldn't see her pain and decided to officially change her name. Here's what they did.
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Amazon Update: Developers can now create Alexa routines for users- Know more
Technology | July 21, 2022 18:51 ISTAmazon Update: Alexa Connect Kit SDK for Matter is a new software package that brings the benefits of ACK's managed services to Matter devices, including cloud connectivity and over-the-air (OTA) updates for device lifecycle management, logs, and metrics.
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Amazon Alexa could imitate my grandma's voice! Know more
Technology | June 23, 2022 18:06 ISTAmazon is working on bringing a new feature to the Alexa Bluetooth speaker to imitate the sound of grandparents and resite stories. Know more
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Alexa collaborates with Google Next doorbell and cameras to create smarter homes
Technology | May 05, 2022 17:19 ISTAlexa and Google Next collaboration will enable the users to witness a live view of the outside world through the door, via Alexa-enabled devices through a display.
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PLAY launches PLAYGO DUALPODS at INR 1,799
Technology | January 11, 2022 16:01 ISTPLAY, an Indian start-up has launched PLAYGO DUALPODS which are available in three colour variants- Teal Green, Space Grey, and Galaxy Black, and is priced for INR 1,799.
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Here are a few Smart Home Products of 2021 which caught the attention
Technology | December 24, 2021 13:46 ISTHere are some handpicked smart home gadgets which made a difference and added value in people's life in 2021.
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Amazon's new feature will make Alexa respond louder when it's noisy
Technology | September 02, 2021 6:41 ISTAlexa just got smarter! American multinational technology company Amazon has introduced a new feature called 'Adaptive Volume' which will make Alexa speak louder when it finds that a user is in a noisy environment.
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Alexa app for iOS now gets a new home screen widget
Technology | August 02, 2021 13:59 ISTAmazon Alexa app for iOS has received a new feature called Ask Alexa with its latest update.
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