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A thank you to the heroes working on the frontlines
Over the past few weeks, we have been working with hospitals, schools and community organizations around the world to provide $5 million in Amazon Devices to help those impacted by COVID-19. In Europe, patients in hospitals and care homes are using our tablets to stay in touch with their families. Teachers and schools are using our tablets and Kindle devices to help students continue learning while schools are closed. Community organizations are helping people in isolation by using our devices to provide entertainment and the ability to connect with loved ones.
“Alexa, what shall I do today?”
As we learn to embrace being at home, here are some of the latest updates from Alexa to help with everything from cooking inspiration to fitness to education and more.
Amazon donating $5 million in devices globally
Donations will help healthcare workers, patients, students, and communities impacted by COVID‑19.
Amazon makes it, he breaks it
Inside Amazon’s reliability lab, which ensures Echo, Kindle, and other devices are built to last.
9 ways Alexa brings more fun to the Christmas festive season
Alexa can help make your holidays less stressful and so much more fun—find out how.
"Alexa, play John Legend’s new holiday song"
Listen to John Legend’s new holiday song, featuring vocals by daughter Luna and wife Chrissy Teigen, only on Amazon Music.
"Alexa, what am I holding?"
Show and Tell is an Alexa feature designed to help blind and low vision customers identify grocery items.
The inside story of how the Kindle was born
Early development team reveals untold details on Kindle e-reader’s 10-year anniversary
Introducing new accessibility features on Kindle and Fire
Accessible Math arrives on Kindle e-books; new Gestures come to VoiceView on Fire
