In this episode we take a look at a whole new feature or set of features announced on February 25th, for Alexa Plus users. The all new Personality Styles allow you to choose between 4 different personality types for your Alexa device; have a listen as our host David Ward, experiences the new personalities for the first time!

What's new with Alexa Privacy controls? What have we gained and what have we lost! Join me to find out.

In this episode we look at the newly revised Alexa App! We figure out where the Classic Skills have gone, and discover a all new File Management section.

As of Feb. 4th, 2026, Alexa Plus has become available nationwide in the United States! What are 5 Things you need to know about Alexa Plus, as a new user.

# Reference

Amazon Press Release

https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/alexa-plus-available-free-prime-members-us

In this episode we take a look at A-Lady Modes. We also see how they fit into Routines in several interesting ways; and Oh, by the way! The A-Lady Apps' interface has changed yet again!

In this episode we take a look at Amazon Kids, the free option In this episode we take a look at how A-Lady Plus has influenced Amazon Kids, the free service for parents. Along with other innovations since our last look.

We discuss a bug in Follow-Up Reminders and how to get past it. We also take a look at Reminders & Tasks, and Home Modes.

We take a look at CES 2026, an various Amazon Announcements and Press Releases.

# Attribution

DTNS 5178Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qTUj2ZMFyw