Trending Now - Amazon's Alexa+ Enhances Food Delivery With Uber Eats and Grubhub

WHO:

TechCrunch - Amazon is the company introducing new capabilities for its Alexa+ artificial intelligence assistant.

Engadget - Users of Alexa+ who have an Amazon device with a large screen, such as the Echo Show 8 or larger, will be able to utilize the new food ordering features.

WHAT:

TechCrunch - Alexa+ now allows users to order food from Uber Eats and Grubhub.

Engadget - The new food ordering feature supports natural language requests, enabling users to ask for specific cuisines or favorite restaurants.

Engadget - Users can submit special requests, such as "no onions," and the assistant will match generic requests to similar menu items.

WHERE:

Engadget - The new features are available to users in the United States who have compatible Amazon devices.

WHEN:

Engadget - Amazon made the Alexa+ subscription available to all US customers earlier in 2026.

WHY:

TechCrunch - Amazon aims to enhance the food ordering experience by making it similar to chatting with a waiter or placing an order at a drive-thru.

HOW:

Engadget - Users must connect their Uber Eats or Grubhub accounts to use the food ordering feature on Alexa+.

Engadget - The ordering process will be displayed on the device's screen, reflecting real-time changes to the order.

(UPDATED March 31, 2026 19:23 UTC)

Amazon has introduced new capabilities for its Alexa+ artificial intelligence assistant, allowing users with compatible large-screen devices to order food from Uber Eats and Grubhub. This new feature supports natural language requests, enabling users to specify cuisines, favorite restaurants, and even submit special requests like "no onions," with the assistant matching those requests to similar menu items. Available to users in the United States who connect their Uber Eats or Grubhub accounts, the ordering process will be displayed on the device's screen, reflecting real-time changes to the order.