Daily Tech News Show Alexa Plus May Actually Be a Plus - DTNSB 4964
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Feb 26, 2025 
Victoria Song, a writer for The Verge known for her insightful tech reviews, shares her thoughts on Amazon's new Alexa Plus and its impressive features like multitasking and image analysis. They also dive into the implications of AI in daily tasks and the challenges of integration. A fun discussion unfolds around wearables, especially the stylish Casio watch ring, highlighting its blend of fashion and functionality. Listeners will appreciate the mix of humor and tech-savvy insights, along with a glance at evolving consumer trends in smart gadgets.
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Alexa Plus Launch
- Amazon launched Alexa Plus, a premium voice assistant.
- It offers advanced features and integrations for $20 monthly or free with Prime.
Ring Camera Integration
- Amazon demonstrated Alexa Plus checking Ring camera footage.
- It determined if the dog had been taken out, a task easily verifiable otherwise.
GitHub Data in LLMs
- Lasso discovered private GitHub data appearing in large language models.
- This happened even after repositories were made private, raising security concerns.