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Amazon adds 'Update Me When' alerts to Alexa Shopping assistant

Amazon launched a new Alexa for Shopping feature called 'Update Me When,' which sends personalized notifications when events like a new product line, book release, or concert announcement could prompt a purchase. Users manually set up these alerts for now, choosing what brands, artists, or products they want tracked.

Sonos 27 platform opens speaker system to ChatGPT and other AI agents

Sonos unveiled its Sonos 27 software platform alongside new hardware, introducing annual OS version numbers and a redesigned app interface. The update lets external AI assistants like ChatGPT control Sonos systems through a public MCP server, enabling voice or text commands to play music, move audio between rooms, and adjust volume without a dedicated app.

Amazon cuts price of 2nd-gen Echo Show 15 to $269.99

Amazon has discounted its 15.6-inch 2nd-generation Echo Show 15 smart display by $80, bringing the price down from $349.99 to $269.99, a 23% reduction. The deal matches the best pricing seen since Amazon's June Prime Day event.

Business Leaders Outline 13 Practices for Responsible AI Governance

A report compiles 13 approaches organizations are using to align artificial intelligence deployment with corporate values, emphasizing judgment, trust, and guardrails rather than unchecked adoption. The piece frames AI as a powerful but unpredictable force, urging leaders to think carefully about intent before implementation.

Dreo's dual-function tower fuses HEPA air purifier and fan into one device

WIRED highlighted the Dreo Air Purifier Tower Fan MC710S as a standout multiuse home appliance, priced around $330 on Amazon. The unit combines a 99.97 percent HEPA filter with a fan that can run independently, controllable via remote, the Dreo app, or voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home.