Credit: Stephen Schenck / Android AuthorityAmazon has announced Alexa Plus, a next-generation AI-powered version of its voice assistant designed to be smarter and more personalized.Alexa Plus can remember personal details, automate tasks, and even browse the web to complete tasks independently.The service costs $19.99 per month but is free for Amazon Prime members, with early access rolling out in the US starting next month.Amazon’s Alexa has long been a staple in the smart home space, but it’s been due for an upgrade for years. While it was once a frontrunner among smart assistants, it’s been lagging behind newer AI-powered competition. That changes now, or at least that’s what Amazon would like to believe. The company has officially announced Alexa Plus, a revamped and AI-enhanced version of its voice assistant that promises to be more intelligent, proactive, and genuinely useful.Some of its new abilities include: