Amazon Fall 2023 event: Conversational AI based Alexa, Echo Show 8, Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen), more announced

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Alexa. One of the major highlights of the announcements is the improvement of smart home experiences powered by LLM. Users will be able to combine multiple commands into a single sentence, simplifying tasks like controlling blinds, lights, and even the vacuum cleaner with a single voice command.

For example, saying, "Alexa, close all the blinds, turn off all the lights, and start the vacuum" will trigger the desired actions. In addition to these enhancements, Amazon is introducing several other new features and innovations to elevate the Alexa experience: Automatic Lighting: Alexa will soon be able to detect the brightness level and activity in a room, intelligently deciding when to turn lights on or off. This feature eliminates the need to search for light switches in the dark and will be available for select Echo devices with motion and ambient light sensors.

Eye Gaze on Alexa: It is designed to support customers with mobility or speech disabilities. Instead of using voice or touch commands, users can control Alexa by gazing at their tablet to perform preset actions, like playing music, controlling the home environment, or communicating with loved ones. This feature aims to provide hands-free accessibility and will initially roll out on Fire Max 11 tablets in the U.S., UK, Germany, and Japan.

Call Translation: To bridge language barriers, Alexa's audio and video calls can now be captioned in real time. This feature allows call participants to communicate effectively in over 10 languages, making it easier for families and individuals with hearing impairments to connect. It will be available on Echo Show devices and the Alexa mobile app.