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Alexa+ can now AI podcasts on any topic, if you don’t like human podcasts
Alexa+ can now create custom podcast-style episodes in minutes, using AI host voices and information from news publishers and other sources.
Amazon thinks you love AI, so it has launched a special storefront for AI-powered gadgets
When everything is AI, figuring out what works gets tricky. This store makes it simpler.
Amazon reveals slimmest Fire TV Stick HD that no longer needs a wall adapter
Amazon's new Fire TV Stick HD is its slimmest ever streaming device, now 30 percent narrower, powered through your TV's USB port, and available for preorder at $35.
You can now pre-order Amazon’s stylish Ember Artline TVs
Pre-orders for the Amazon Ember Artline TVs are live in the US and Canada. Amazon's answer to the "art TV" trend features a 1.5-inch slim profile, a matte QLED panel, and a faster Fire TV experience at a starting price of $899.
Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus just got cheaper together, and Amazon is the one making it happen
That's a nice deal!
Amazon is acquiring Globalstar, the company that powers satellite features on your iPhone
Amazon is buying the company that makes your iPhone's satellite features work. The acquisition puts Amazon at the center of Apple's satellite features and sets the stage for a future where "no service" is a thing of the past.
The smart home was supposed to be open, but it’s becoming a toll booth
The smart home promised seamless convenience. What it increasingly delivers is a polished system of gatekeeping, where screens, speakers, and dashboards shape what gets seen, what gets used, and what keeps charging after the hardware is already paid for.
Amazon Leo satellite internet is nearing launch, and it already has big customers to rival Starlink
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says the company’s long-awaited Leo satellite internet service is finally set to launch in mid-2026, with enterprise and government customers already signed on.
Your old Kindle is getting left behind in May. Here’s what you can do and keep it going
Amazon will end support for Kindle e-readers released in 2012 or earlier starting May 20, 2026. Here's everything you need to know, and what you should do before the deadline hits.
Amazon, hit by war, adds a fuel surcharge that could make shopping expensive for you
Amazon is adding a 3.5% fuel surcharge on fees for third-party sellers starting April 17, driven by surging oil prices tied to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Shoppers could soon feel the impact too.
Alexa+ can now order your chow from Grubhub and Uber Eats with a human twist
Alexa, you know the drill. Feed me.
You are about to see a flood of product recommendations on Instagram and Facebook
Your Instagram and Facebook feeds are about to get more shoppable, as Meta rolls out new affiliate tools that let creators tag products directly inside posts and Reels, pushing more buying opportunities into your scroll.
Amazon’s rumored AI phone might be dead on arrival, says analyst
Amazon’s rumored AI-driven smartphone may face an uphill battle, with analysts warning that market conditions and competition make this the worst possible time to launch.
Amazon is giving smartphones a second try, and you can probably guess what it’s all about
Amazon is working on a new smartphone codenamed "Transformer." The AI-powered phone is designed to keep you connected to Alexa, Prime, and everything Amazon.
Amazon’s one-hour delivery sounds great, but I’ve seen the human horrors of such services
Amazon is introducing 1-hour and 3-hour delivery across the US. But as ultra-fast delivery expands, it raises questions about pricing, long-term costs, and the pressure on delivery workers.
Prime Video’s ad free subscription becomes Prime Video Ultra for $4.99 a month
Amazon is launching Prime Video Ultra, a $4.99 monthly add-on that removes ads from Prime Video for existing Prime or Prime Video subscribers starting April 10.
Amazon is bringing new chat styles to Alexa+ and one of them can be cuss, too
Alexa+ is getting customizable chat styles that change how the assistant talks to you, including a new Sassy personality with humor, sarcasm and censored profanity.
Amazon plans to move its massive Prime Day sale to a different month
Amazon is reportedly planning to move its annual Prime Day sale from July to late June, marking a rare schedule change for one of the biggest online shopping events of the year.
AI code wreaked havoc with Amazon outage, and now the company is making tight rules
From a 13-hour AWS outage to 6.3 million lost orders, Amazon's AI coding push has had a rough few months.
Amazon’s new Fire TV interface helps you find something to watch faster
Amazon’s Fire TV update brings less scrolling, smarter recommendations, and an Alexa that actually works. Oh, and there’s a fancy new TV for your living room too.
Amazon’s AI could soon help run your doctor’s office
Amazon has introduced Amazon Connect Health, an AI platform designed to automate healthcare tasks like appointment scheduling, patient verification, and medical documentation.
Audible’s new Standard plan makes it easy to enjoy audiobooks for less
Audible has launched a new Standard plan at $8.99 per month, giving you one audiobook per month plus unlimited access to a curated library of originals and popular titles.
You can now make Alexa match your mood so every conversation feels just right
Alexa now lets you change its personality style to match your mood, giving you more control over how it responds, thus making everyday conversations feel more natural.
A cash bounty is daring hackers to stop Ring cameras from sharing data with Amazon
Privacy-focused hackers are being offered cash to modify Ring cameras so they work locally without sending data to Amazon, reflecting growing unease over how home surveillance data is collected and used.
Amazon brings a new Audible feature that lets you enjoy ebooks with lyrical reading
Amazon's Audible introduces Immersion Reading, syncing audiobook narration with on-screen text for a karaoke-style reading experience that boosts focus, comprehension, and monthly content consumption.
Amazon’s big Fire TV update is now rolling out with plenty of new tricks
After previewing the redesign last month, Amazon has begun pushing the updated Fire TV interface to users, starting with newer models and expanding to more devices and countries this spring.