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Amazon Unveils Enhanced Alexa+ Digital Assistant with Advanced Features

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  • Amazon unveils Alexa+ with enhanced conversational abilities and tone detection
  • Deep integration with Amazon services for tasks like specific scene jumps in Prime Video
  • Available with Amazon Prime and separately for $20 per month
  • Early access rollout starting soon, requiring a screen-equipped device
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  • Alexa+ allows for specific scene jumps in Prime Video by using details like the name of an actor or character, eliminating the need to manually fast forward or rewind.
  • Integration extends to third-party apps like Uber, Grubhub, and OpenTable, enabling Alexa+ to access information from these platforms intelligently.
  • Amazon showcased how Alexa+ can make a reservation on OpenTable and add a reminder to the user's calendar seamlessly.
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  • Alexa+ can remember important details like frequent flyer numbers, restaurant names, recipes, and user-specific information such as dietary restrictions and allergies to provide personalized recommendations and assistance.
  • Users can set up routines for daily tasks, such as turning on the coffee pot, adjusting lights, and playing music at specific times, enhancing convenience and automation in their daily lives.
  • With Alexa+, users can order groceries, receive deal alerts on upcoming purchases, make reservations, get food recommendations, and even set intuitive cooking timers based on preferences like desired steak doneness.
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  • Alexa+ can navigate the internet via Alexa.com and assist in tasks on Amazon-partnered websites, such as booking professional services like repair appointments.
  • It offers support for expanding shopping lists with suggestions for additions or removals, even from partners beyond Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh.
  • Alexa can now seamlessly interact with daily apps and services, like calendars and emails, to complete tasks such as booking reservations and sending invitations to contacts.
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  • The Echo Show's adaptive display adjusts based on user proximity, showing personalized content from afar and switching to a detailed layout up close.
  • A new feature allows users to dictate which Alexa-enabled speaker plays music, enabling control over music playback location in the house.
  • A demonstration showcased Alexa's ability to skip to specific scenes in movies upon request, highlighting its improved functionality.
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