Amazon hikes hardware prices by 60 percent, blaming memory shortage

As the memory shortage continues to cause trouble for hardware makers, Amazon says it is now being forced to pass on the costs to its consumers.

Amazon’s AI-powered Alexa+ gets new personality options

Users will be able to choose from Alexa styles like Brief, Chill or Sweet, Amazon says.

Alexa+, Amazon’s AI assistant, is now available to everyone in the U.S.

Amazon opens Alexa+ to everyone in the U.S. The AI feature is free for Prime members across devices, and free for everyone on mobile and web.

Amazon says 97% of its devices can support Alexa+

Amazon is counting on its Alexa footprint to help it gain traction in the consumer AI race.