Amazon's AI-generated shopping experts now let you ask questions By Will Shanklin April 30, 2026 1:11 pm EST Rejoice: The Amazon app now lets you ask real shopping questions to its fake podcasters — it's an addition to the "Hear the highlights" AI feature the company introduced last year. …
… Earlier this month, Amazon also replaced its Rufus AI chatbot with Alexa for Shopping to enable natural language shopping queries via voice and text. Topics AI , AI search , Amazon , Apps , Commerce , retail When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission . …
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… The next day in the Amazon Shopping app, you ask Alexa for Shopping “please suggest supplies for my science fair project that we talked about.” Alexa for Shopping recommends supplies for the homemade volcano, you add them to your cart, and they’re on your doorstep that evening. …
… But that period of hurt is coming to an end, as Amazon is reportedly working on a new Amazon-branded phone. The "Transformer" will have shopping and AI as core features This news has come to light thanks to a report from Reuters , which spoke to four people "familiar with the matter". …
… It’s part of a larger push by retailers into AI-powered agentic shopping — that’s now causing headaches for humans. Brands are upset that 'Buy For Me' is featuring their products on Amazon without permission Modern Retail Richard Lawler Dec 31, 2025 MegaLag digs up more alleged Honey fraud. …
… Instead, that image is meant to be used to “find products that look like these AI images.” Amazon explains that this is meant to bridge the gap between “imagination” and “product discovery.” Amazon’s newest AI-powered search experience bridges imagination with product discovery in the search bar in… …
… Both happen because of AI. The difference, however, is the fact that Sandisk now exists as a separate company, while many of those working for the Crucial brand will likely lose their jobs. …
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… Amazon's biggest shopping event will return on June 23 and in the meantime, the retailer is already offering early discounts. …