Overview
- Amazon launched Alexa.com at CES 2026, letting signed‑in Alexa+ Early Access customers use the assistant from any browser.
- The site blends chat with actions such as managing calendars and to‑dos, extracting details from uploaded documents, adding groceries to Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods carts, and controlling smart‑home devices like Ring cameras.
- Amazon is expanding third‑party tie‑ins, adding services such as Angi, Expedia, Square, and Yelp alongside existing partners including OpenTable, Ticketmaster, and Uber.
- A redesigned, agent‑forward Alexa mobile app emphasizes a chatbot-style interface and maintains context across devices, carrying over previous chats and preferences.
- Access appears U.S.-first and Alexa+ remains in early access with no general-availability date, with Amazon discussing potential Prime inclusion or a standalone subscription as reports note occasional inaccuracies.