TL;DR Amazon is bringing Alexa Plus to the search bar on its website and app. Alexa for Shopping will allow you to ask questions, create shopping guides, generate product comparisons, and more from the search bar. The new search experience will replace Rufus, the bot that summarizes product reviews and offers purchase suggestions. It’s been … Read More “Amazon is shoving Alexa Plus right into the site’s search bar” »
Shimul Sood / Android Authority TL;DR Amazon is rolling out a new service that delivers groceries, essentials, and even electronics in about 30 minutes, starting in select US cities and expanding through 2026. Eligible users get a “30-Minute Delivery” option in the Amazon app. Prime members pay $3.99 per order; non-Prime users pay $13.99, plus … Read More “Amazon promises 30-minute delivery — here’s where it’s available” »
TL;DR Amazon has rolled out a redesign for its Photos app. The update introduces a curated carousel of memories at the top of the screen, brings “On This Day” to the carousel, and makes it easier to find photos with natural language. The update is out of iOS and will come to Android at a … Read More “Amazon Photos challenges Google Photos with fresh redesign” »
TL;DR Amazon announced late last year that a system-wide dark mode was in the works for Kindle Colorsoft models. Today the company confirms that that dark mode rollout is getting started, and will continue over the next couple weeks. In addition to dark mode, Kindle Colorsoft devices are also getting new Smart Shapes for your … Read More “Amazon’s color Kindles are finally getting a real dark mode” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Kindle users have an old complaint that resurfaces every time a popular book gets a screen adaptation. One day, you open your library expecting a familiar cover and instead, find yourself staring at a glossy movie version. I have a cinephile brother who assigns me reading material the second a … Read More “This annoying Kindle library feature is easier to avoid than you think” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Amazon Eero and Leo routers have gained “conditional approval” from the FCC. This approval applies to the Eero, Eero Pro, Eero Max, Eero PoE, Eero Outdoor, Eero Signal, and Amazon Leo. These routers are exempt from the ban until October 31, 2027. Earlier this year, the US Federal Communications … Read More “Amazon Eero and Leo devices are now safe from US router ban” »
TL;DR Amazon’s new Ethernet adapter officially supports Gigabit speeds. While the adapter is “Gigabit,” the new Fire TV Stick’s USB 2.0 port limits real-world speeds to around 300Mbps to 480Mbps. Amazon has finally updated its Fire TV Stick, moving away from the old micro-USB port. The new second-generation Fire TV Stick HD now uses a … Read More “Amazon’s new Fire TV adapter sounds fast, but it faces a limitation” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority I wouldn’t be exaggerating if I said Amazon’s Kindle lineup has been fundamental to the e-reader category taking off. While there are many more alternatives now, in a variety of convenient sizes, Kindle still remains the default choice for many people. While familiarity is one reason, the other is the interface designed around … Read More “Surveys reveal readers are cutting Kindles out of their lives, and a rival is winning them over” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A class action lawsuit accuses Amazon of effectively bricking first- and second-generation Fire TV Stick streaming hardware. The plaintiff alleges that Amazon never warned that functionality would be reduced before support was cut off. Instead of offering compensation to owners, Amazon reportedly encouraged them to upgrade to new hardware. … Read More “Class action suit targets Amazon over Fire TV Stick support” »
TL;DR The new Fire TV Stick HD is the second Amazon streaming stick to launch with Vega OS. Some customers looking to buy the device are being warned that they won’t be able to sideload apps. Amazon has also announced that it will continue to support a majority of Fire TV streaming sticks and cubes … Read More “Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick HD signals the end of sideloading” »
