Amazon's Alexa+ is here to take on Google Assistant
Amazon just dropped Alexa+, its next-gen AI assistant, across the US.
Prime members get it free on Echo Show 8/11, Fire TV, and even some Samsung devices.
If you're not a Prime user, it's $19.99/month (with a limited free option if you want to try before you buy).
It can hold real conversations and even detect your mood
Alexa+ isn't just about answering questions—it can keep up real conversations and even pick up on your mood.
You can book tables via OpenTable, order groceries from Amazon Fresh, manage your calendar, or control smart home stuff like Ring security and Philips Hue lights.
Powered by Amazon's new AZ3 Pro chips, it hears you better and avoids device mix-ups.
Alexa+ is already more popular than the old version
Alexa+ is already way more popular than the old Alexa—beta users used it 2-3 times more often.
Thanks to cloud processing and hybrid tech, even older devices can join in on the upgrade.