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Amazon Devices and Alexa Updates for October 2023

On September 20, 2023, Amazon held its annual Devices and Services hardware announcement at its HQ2 campus in Arlington, Virginia. The event showcased AI-powered enhancements for Alexa and Amazon's smart home ecosystem, signaling the next generation of devices aimed at transforming home interactions. Here's an overview of what's available as of October 2023: Entertainment Devices...

Amazon Unveils Next-Gen Alexa with Advanced Conversational Capabilities

Amazon has introduced a new generative AI model for its voice assistant, Alexa, aimed at enhancing user experience through improved conversation, real-world applications, personalization, personality, and trust. The announcement was made at the company's Devices & Services Fall Event at Amazon’s HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia, where Dave Limp, Senior Vice President of Amazon Devices and...

Amazon Launches Alexa Smart Properties for Hospitality in Canada

Amazon has expanded its Alexa Smart Properties for Hospitality experience to Canada for the first time, debuting its smart assistant at scale for hoteliers. The Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu in Quebec is the first Fairmont property in the world and the first hotel in Canada to integrate Alexa Smart Properties for Hospitality, bringing the power...

Amazon Launches Echo Dot Kids in Canada

Amazon announced an all-new Alexa experience built just for kids today, with the launch of Echo Dot Kids. Echo Dot Kids come with Owl or Dragon designs and a 2-year worry-free guarantee. If your speaker breaks, Amazon will replace it. Also included are parental controls (time limits; explicit lyric filtering) and one year of Amazon...