There has been criticism the Echo has stagnated, while other AI chatbots have become much easier to communicate with.

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Amazon announced this week that its revamped AI assistant Alexa+ is getting a brand-new personality — and this one isn’t exactly sugar and spice. The company is rolling out a new adults-only “Sassy” mode, giving the voice assistant a sharper tongue — and the occasional swear word — for users who prefer their tech with a side of attitude.

Alexa Plus now offers an 'unfiltered' personality option with acerbic wit, playful sarcasm, and censored swears.

For years, Alexa mostly stayed in one place. It lived on kitchen counters, nightstands or living room shelves. That setup worked for music and timers, but it also limited when and how people could actually use the assistant. Now that is changing.

Amazon has revealed Alexa+, an upgraded version of the original smart speaking model that made its debut a decade ago. While many of us have relied on Alexa to tell us the weather and play music over the years (in face,

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When news emerged this week that Amazon is working on a new smartphone, the reflexive reaction was obvious: Didn't they already try this?