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Amazon has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity, alleging that the startup’s AI‑powered browser, Comet, circumvents Amazon’s terms of service by automating purchases on the retailer’s site. The dispute highlights a broader industry concern known as the “DoorDash problem,” where AI agents could bypass the customer‑relationship layers that service platforms rely on for revenue. Perplexity defends its approach as a user‑agent right, while executives from Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and other firms weigh in on the potential impact of agentic AI on their businesses. The clash raises questions about the future of e‑commerce, advertising, and platform control in an AI‑driven web. Leer más

Amazon has launched Alexa+ as an early‑access AI assistant embedded in the Amazon Music app for iOS and Android. Users can tap an "A" button to ask natural‑language questions about songs, lyrics, moods, eras, and more, and receive conversational responses that help refine searches. The feature also supports playlist creation, music‑related queries, and integrates with a range of Amazon devices, including Echo Studio, Ring, Kindle, and the new Vega smart TV platform. While currently in early access for all Amazon Music tiers, the service will eventually become free for Prime members and cost $20 per month for non‑Prime users. Leer más

Amazon Luna is expanding its game‑streaming service with GameNight, a new lineup of over 25 multiplayer party games that can be played using only a smartphone. Prime subscribers can join games by scanning a QR code, eliminating the need for a traditional controller. The collection features reimagined classics such as Angry Birds, Exploding Kittens and Ticket to Ride, alongside original titles like Courtroom Chaos starring Snoop Dogg. Luna aims to lower entry barriers and differentiate itself from rivals like Xbox Cloud Gaming and Google’s discontinued Stadia, while also teasing upcoming high‑profile titles that will still require a controller. Leer más

Amazon announced a revamped Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11 at an invite‑only Devices and Services event in New York City. The new smart displays feature custom silicon, advanced sensors, improved microphones, and 13‑megapixel cameras, and are built around the AI‑enhanced Alexa+ service. Alexa+ offers more conversational interactions and memory of prior chats, and is available free to Prime members or for a monthly fee for non‑Prime users. The redesign aims to blend the devices into home environments while delivering higher‑quality audio and visual experiences. Leer más