Shortwave’s AI-powered assistant lets ask questions about your email history

September 20, 2023
Since large language models (LLMs) shot up in popularity, plenty of developers have built tools on top of OpenAI’s GPT or Anthropic’s Claude to help people draft emails in different tones and formats. Shortwave, an email client built by former Google employees, is launching an AI-powered assistant that lets you ask questions about your inbox. […]

Amazon is bringing generative AI to Fire TV along with new devices

September 20, 2023
At its annual devices event, Amazon updated its Fire TV lineup with new devices, including the Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Stick 4K Max,  as well as a new Fire TV-branded soundbar — following its rival Roku into expansions into other home entertainment products. But beyond the hardware news alone, the company also […]

Amazon adds a $120 soundbar to its Fire TV lineup

September 20, 2023
Amazon just added another devices to the growing Fire TV family. Unveiled at its Devices event in Virginia, the Fire TV Soundbar gives you pretty much what you’d expect out of an Amazon-branded soundbar. It’s a 24-inch Bluetooth-enabled system specifically designed to work with the company’s streaming products and dedicated smart TVs. “Fire TV Soundbar […]

Amazon introduces ‘Eye Gaze on Alexa’ so you can use the Fire Max 11 tablet with your eyes

September 20, 2023
During Amazon’s Devices event, the company introduced a new Alexa feature that aims to support users with mobility or speech disabilities. This marks Alexa’s first time using eye-driven communication technology. Called “Eye Gaze,” the eye-tracking feature detects a user’s presence and follows what they’re looking at in real-time. Users will be able to glance at […]

Amazon introduces new Echo Pop Kids, kids tablets and a family-friendly Alexa experience

September 20, 2023
Among the new devices introduced at today’s Amazon fall devices event, the company introduced new products for families with kids. The company showcased two new models of Echo Pop Kids, the newer smaller Echoes with a screen, including those with ties to Disney. The new devices come in two designs, Marvel’s Avengers and Disney Princes. […]

Amazon unveils next-gen Echo Frames starting at $269.99

September 20, 2023
Amazon today unveiled a new generation of Echo Frames, its lineup of Alexa-powered glasses, with enhanced speech processing, better noise isolation and a $269.99 price tag. The new Echo Frames are 15% thinner and last for six hours on a charge (with continuous media playback or talk time) — an improvement over the previous gen. […]

Users can access emergency services with Alexa

September 20, 2023
At its annual fall event in Virginia today, Amazon announced Alexa Emergency Assist, a new subscription service that lets user contact emergency services through Echo devices. Users prompt the new Urgent Response feature by saying “Alexa, call for help.” Rather than going straight to 911, however, they’ll be connected to a “dedicated, professional-trained agent.” The […]