Amazon focused heavily on agentic AI features for Alexa+, including the ability to draft and send text messages and emails to contacts. This is not especially new or revolutionary given the recent agentic AI explosion in the tech world, but it's still worth talking about.

Amazon's new and improved Alexa experience, Alexa+, starts at $19.99, or free for Prime members. Amazon says that it will roll out in early access next month.

One of its standout features is the ability to seamlessly manage smart home devices. Amazon is now positioning Alexa+ as a digital assistant that goes beyond simple voice commands. For non-Amazon Prime members, the service is priced at $19.99 per month. It is free for Prime membership subscribers.