Alexa+ rolls out for everyone in the US

This hack stops AI chatbots from talking too much. Plus: Apple Pay scam warning
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Alexa+ is now open to all in the US (Amazon)
Alexa+ is now available to everyone in the US
Amazon has announced that everyone in the US can now access the next-gen Alexa+ AI for their smart home devices – and it's included as a free perk if you subscribe to Prime.
 
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Finding your AI of choice too chatty? (OpenAI / Google)
Here's how to stop your chatbot from talking too much
Finding yourself lost in an avalanche of AI chatbot responses that are far too long? We've got tips for both ChatGPT and Gemini to make sure you get much more succinct replies.
 
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Lyrics on Spotify are getting a major upgrade
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