Amazon CEO teases 'Beautiful' new Alexa hardware coming this fall

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has revealed that a "brand new lineup of devices" is slated for release this fall, designed to complement the company's recently unveiled AI-upgraded Alexa. In a Bloomberg interview, Jassy described the upcoming hardware as "beautiful," hinting at a significant design focus. This announcement follows Amazon's unveiling of Alexa Plus, a more conversational and task-oriented version of its smart assistant, which will be compatible with most existing Echo devices.

The new hardware is expected to further emphasize display technology, a trend highlighted by Panos Panay, Amazon's head of devices and services. Panay expressed a strong belief in the importance of screens, a sentiment reflected in the recent launch of the 21-inch Echo Show. While specific details remain scarce, the company's strategic shift suggests a broader vision for AI-integrated devices.

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'Warhammer 40,000' heads to the screen

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Games Workshop and Amazon have reached a deal to bring the Warhammer 40,000 universe to the small and big screen. The agreement grants Amazon Content Services exclusive rights to develop films and television series set in this universe, with the potential to expand into the Warhammer Fantasy universe in the future.

While production on the Warhammer 40,000 films and television series is still in the early stages, franchise fans can expect to see some of their favourite characters and stories come to life on screen in the coming years.

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Apple TV+ is now an Amazon Prime Video add-on in Canada

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Canadian Prime Video subscribers join US-, Australia-, and United Kingdom-based counterparts with access to Apple TV+ through their Amazon streaming subscription. Prime members will be billed $12.99 monthly to access hit Apple TV+ shows like Severance and Ted Lasso. Some Major League Soccer matches and Apple's Friday Night Baseball are also part of the package.

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Report: Amazon seeks to license news content for revamped Amazon Alexa voice assistant

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Amazon wants to boost the generative artificial intelligence capabilities of its Alexa voice assistant. And they want the help of news publishers. Amazon is reportedly seeking licensing agreements with news publishers to allow it to respond to real-time queries about the news.

Alexa currently offers answers from sources like Reuters, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Associated Press, and more. However, it isn't set up to provide real-time answers for breaking news. So, Amazon wants to change this with the updated version of Alexa, which is expected to come out next year.

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