NewsPC WatchOct 28, 2026

Alexa+ launches in Japan; Prime members get it at no extra charge

Amazon started offering the GenAI-powered assistant Alexa+ domestically. Early access is free; after the period, it costs 3,000 yen per month, but Prime members can use it at no extra charge.

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