The 5 hottest AI features from Amazon’s September hardware reveal

Amazon showcased all kinds of new and upgraded hardware at its fall event this year, but the common theme running through almost every reveal was the enhancement and integration of AI, namely Amazon's new Alexa+ assistant. Though AI permeated the whole event, here are five of the most striking AI features discussed that might entice you to buy Amazon's new lineup.

New Echos, new Alexa+

The centerpiece of Alexa+ and Amazon's AI upgrade is the new Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio smart speakers, as well as the Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11 smart displays. The Echos are built to run Alexa+, with enough power to even handle some tasks without relying on the cloud.

It's more than just raw power. The new Echos can track conversations more deeply, remember past interactions, and sustain a more natural ...