Amazon will let you text Alexa your shopping list

This launch builds on the existing Alexa for Shopping experience that launched in May, allowing users to place orders during moments where texting is more convenient than using Amazon’s app or website. The contact will appear in your phone as “Amazon Alexa,” and can be used for a wide range of shopping requests, including ordering weekly groceries, asking for gift recommendations, finding similar products to something you’ve snapped a photo of, and more. Alexa says it remembers your personal preferences over time (so if you frequently ask for vegan options, it’ll bear that in mind for product recommendations), and can track deals and prices to text you when an item you’re watching has gone on sale.