Amazon Alexa+: $19.99 or Free for Prime Members
Amazon's latest offering, Alexa+, is set to shake things up with a starting price of $19.99 a month. But hey, if you're an Amazon Prime subscriber, you're in luck—it's free for you! They're kicking things off with an early access phase next month in the U.S., and then they'll slowly roll it out to more folks in the coming months.
First up to get the Alexa+ treatment are the Echo Show 8, 10, 15, and 21 devices. It's still a bit of a mystery which other gadgets, like the Echo Dot and Echo Pop, will join the party. Amazon's keeping tight-lipped about that.
Alongside Alexa+, Amazon's launching Alexa.com, a new web platform tailored for those long, drawn-out tasks. They're also giving the Alexa mobile app a facelift with a fresh interface and some new tricks up its sleeve.
"We're not just tweaking chatbots here; we're stepping into a whole new world with generative AI and a totally revamped Alexa," said Panos Panay, Amazon's devices and services head, at a big event in NYC on Wednesday.
At $19.99, Alexa+ is right in the ballpark with other AI-powered chatbots like OpenAI's basic ChatGPT plan and Google's Gemini Advanced, both of which also go for $19.99.
Now, the price tag is a bit steeper than what folks were whispering about. Rumors had it pegged at somewhere between $5 to $10, maybe with a sweet free trial to kick things off. But hey, sometimes things don't go exactly as planned, right?
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JimmyGarcia
April 15, 2025 at 2:44:15 PM EDT
Alexa+ é incrível para membros Prime! Acesso gratuito é um grande benefício, mas não sei se vale a pena pagar $19.99 para quem não é Prime. A fase de acesso antecipado parece promissora! 🤗
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ChristopherTaylor
April 14, 2025 at 5:40:58 AM EDT
¡Alexa+ es genial para los miembros de Prime! El acceso gratuito es una gran ventaja, pero no estoy seguro de si vale la pena pagar $19.99 si no eres Prime. ¡La fase de acceso anticipado suena emocionante! 😃
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RaymondGreen
April 13, 2025 at 8:34:29 AM EDT
アマゾンプライム会員なら無料で使えるAlexa+は最高！でも、非会員の$19.99はちょっと高いかな。早期アクセスが楽しみですね！😊
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JohnYoung
April 13, 2025 at 4:40:40 AM EDT
Alexa+ is cool and all, especially since it's free for Prime members, but $19.99 a month? That's a bit steep for what it offers. I'll stick to the free version, thanks. Maybe they'll add more features to justify the price later on.
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WalterAnderson
April 13, 2025 at 4:21:40 AM EDT
Alexa+ is a game-changer for Prime members! Free access is a huge plus, but I wonder if the $19.99 price tag is worth it for non-Prime folks. The early access phase sounds exciting, can't wait to try it out! 🤩
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WillieJones
April 12, 2025 at 9:21:52 PM EDT
Alexa+ está bien y todo, especialmente porque es gratis para los miembros Prime, pero ¿$19.99 al mes? Eso es un poco caro para lo que ofrece. Me quedaré con la versión gratuita, gracias. Quizás añadan más funciones para justificar el precio más adelante.
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Amazon's latest offering, Alexa+, is set to shake things up with a starting price of $19.99 a month. But hey, if you're an Amazon Prime subscriber, you're in luck—it's free for you! They're kicking things off with an early access phase next month in the U.S., and then they'll slowly roll it out to more folks in the coming months.
First up to get the Alexa+ treatment are the Echo Show 8, 10, 15, and 21 devices. It's still a bit of a mystery which other gadgets, like the Echo Dot and Echo Pop, will join the party. Amazon's keeping tight-lipped about that.
Alongside Alexa+, Amazon's launching Alexa.com, a new web platform tailored for those long, drawn-out tasks. They're also giving the Alexa mobile app a facelift with a fresh interface and some new tricks up its sleeve.
"We're not just tweaking chatbots here; we're stepping into a whole new world with generative AI and a totally revamped Alexa," said Panos Panay, Amazon's devices and services head, at a big event in NYC on Wednesday.
At $19.99, Alexa+ is right in the ballpark with other AI-powered chatbots like OpenAI's basic ChatGPT plan and Google's Gemini Advanced, both of which also go for $19.99.
Now, the price tag is a bit steeper than what folks were whispering about. Rumors had it pegged at somewhere between $5 to $10, maybe with a sweet free trial to kick things off. But hey, sometimes things don't go exactly as planned, right?
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At a recent press event in New York City, Amazon introduced Alexa+, a significantly upgraded version of its popular AI assistant. According to Amazon VP Daniel Rausch, Alexa+ is powered by a "model agnostic" system that dynamically selects the most
April 15, 2025 at 2:44:15 PM EDT
Alexa+ é incrível para membros Prime! Acesso gratuito é um grande benefício, mas não sei se vale a pena pagar $19.99 para quem não é Prime. A fase de acesso antecipado parece promissora! 🤗
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April 14, 2025 at 5:40:58 AM EDT
¡Alexa+ es genial para los miembros de Prime! El acceso gratuito es una gran ventaja, pero no estoy seguro de si vale la pena pagar $19.99 si no eres Prime. ¡La fase de acceso anticipado suena emocionante! 😃
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April 13, 2025 at 8:34:29 AM EDT
アマゾンプライム会員なら無料で使えるAlexa+は最高！でも、非会員の$19.99はちょっと高いかな。早期アクセスが楽しみですね！😊
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April 13, 2025 at 4:40:40 AM EDT
Alexa+ is cool and all, especially since it's free for Prime members, but $19.99 a month? That's a bit steep for what it offers. I'll stick to the free version, thanks. Maybe they'll add more features to justify the price later on.
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April 13, 2025 at 4:21:40 AM EDT
Alexa+ is a game-changer for Prime members! Free access is a huge plus, but I wonder if the $19.99 price tag is worth it for non-Prime folks. The early access phase sounds exciting, can't wait to try it out! 🤩
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April 12, 2025 at 9:21:52 PM EDT
Alexa+ está bien y todo, especialmente porque es gratis para los miembros Prime, pero ¿$19.99 al mes? Eso es un poco caro para lo que ofrece. Me quedaré con la versión gratuita, gracias. Quizás añadan más funciones para justificar el precio más adelante.
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