With the fledgling voice-activated digital assistant space heating up, Amazon has today announced a number of interesting tidbits for those investing in its Alexa ecosystem.
Anyone who owns an Alexa-compatible Amazon device, such as the Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, or Fire TV, can — for the first time — sign up for a Prime subscription simply by saying: “Alexa, sign me up for Prime.” And with its third annual Prime Day sales on the horizon, Amazon is offering those who sign up for Prime with their voice a $20 discount for “a limited time” only — so it’ll only set you back $79, compared to $99.
Amazon is also continuing last year’s efforts by introducing early-access perks for those who shop with their voice. On Prime Day itself, which kicks off at 6 p.m. (PT) on July…
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