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Amazon is ending local processing of Alexa voice commands, centralizing all requests in the cloud. This change affects users of specific Echo devices and raises privacy concerns.

Explore our top picks for smart speakers in 2025, featuring Amazon, Nest, Apple, Sonos, and Bose. Discover which speakers excel in voice assistant features, audio quality, and smart home integration.

Amazon is preparing to release a suite of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered devices, following the unveiling of its upgraded voice assistant, Alexa+.