In a disappointing turn of events for fans of the Alexa voice assistant, Amazon has decided to discontinue its celebrity voice options, which allowed users to integrate voices of famous personalities into their Alexa-enabled devices. This means that voices such as Shaquille O’Neal, Melissa McCarthy, and even the beloved Samuel L. Jackson will no longer be available for purchase or function on Alexa devices. The Verge first reported on this development.
For users who had previously purchased these distinct voice options, the news gets worse, as the voices will no longer work, rendering their investment useless. While the voice options were initially priced at $1 and later increased to $5, the absence of refunds can be disappointing for consumers. However, Amazon has stated that it will process refunds upon request, according to reports.
