Amazon Smart Displays Are Now Being Bombarded with Ads

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Amazon Echo Show owners report an increase in advertisements on their smart displays.
Ads appear on home screens, Shopping Lists, and during Amazon Music playback, with no option to disable them.
Ads include promotions for Alexa+, herbal supplements, Quest sports chips, and tabletop picture frames.
Amazon claims ads help users discover new content and products, changing based on proximity to the device.
Users express frustration, with some considering returning their Echo Shows due to the ad influx.
Critics highlight the enshittification of products and the lack of transparency about ads at purchase.
The Alexa division's unprofitability may be driving the push for more ads, including through Alexa+ subscriptions.

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