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Amazon Says Several New Devices Are Purpose-Built for AI-Powered Alexa+

September 30, 2025
Amazon’s Web-Based Alexa.com Delayed Again
Amazon // July 14, 2025

Alexa.com, a new web-based version of Amazon’s virtual assistant, will reportedly be launched “no sooner than July 31.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Amazon Says Customers Saved ‘Billions’ During Extended Prime Day
Amazon // July 13, 2025

Amazon says its longest Prime Day sale was also its biggest. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Amazon Cuts 100 Jobs in Devices Unit Amid Ongoing Efficiency Drive
Amazon // May 14, 2025

Amazon reportedly cut about 100 jobs in its devices and services unit, saying it did so as part of a regular business review. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Amazon’s Alexa+ Voice Assistant Draws 100,000 Users as Rollout Continues
Amazon // May 02, 2025

Amazon has rolled out Alexa+, the new version of its voice assistant, to more than 100,000 users so far, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said Thursday (May 1) during the company’s quarterly earnings call. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Interviews & Exclusives
Customer First, Agentic AI Next. Amazon Lays Out Its 2025 Roadmap

May 01, 2025
Most earnings announcements and ensuing analyst calls are spent discussing all the money — or lack of it — the host company made during the previous quarter. Not so at Amazon on Thursday (May 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

Apple’s Siri: Once a Pioneer, Now an AI Laggard

March 20, 2025
When Apple’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Siri, debuted in 2011, it was revolutionary for giving users the ability to “talk” to their smartphone. Siri’s capabilities were made possible by machine...

Siri’s Original Co-Designer Says Apple’s ‘Fear of Not Being Perfect’ Hampers Siri Revamp

March 07, 2025
In 2011, Apple debuted Siri, the world’s first digital assistant embedded in a smartphone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

From Cautious Consumers to Tariff Jitters: Walmart and Amazon Face Q1 Headwinds

February 27, 2025
During their respective earnings calls earlier this month, Amazon and Walmart were cautious in their first-quarter 2025 outlooks, reflecting concerns about inflation and slowing consumer spending. Get the Full Story...

Quick Reads
Amazon Says Several New Devices Are Purpose-Built for AI-Powered Alexa+

September 30, 2025
Amazon unveiled the next generation of several of its devices Tuesday (Sept. 30), including Echo, Fire TV and Ring, that incorporate the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Alexa+. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to […]

Amazon’s Web-Based Alexa.com Delayed Again

July 14, 2025
Alexa.com, a new web-based version of Amazon’s virtual assistant, will reportedly be launched “no sooner than July 31.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Amazon Says Customers Saved ‘Billions’ During Extended Prime Day

July 13, 2025
Amazon says its longest Prime Day sale was also its biggest. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Amazon Cuts 100 Jobs in Devices Unit Amid Ongoing Efficiency Drive

May 14, 2025
Amazon reportedly cut about 100 jobs in its devices and services unit, saying it did so as part of a regular business review. Get the Full Story Complete the form...