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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 12/09/2025 10:00 EDT

Alexa Plus can automatically buy stuff when the price drops

Amazon is launching Alexa Plus shopping features that make it easier to track your orders and avoid missing out on deals. The AI-powered Alexa Plus assistant - like Amazon's Rufus chatbot - can proactively track products to tell you when they've dropped to a specific price, and automatically purchase them when they fall below the […]

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