Amazon Expands Alexa Universe With Kitchen-Oriented Handheld Wand

Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant is now available in a handheld wand. Amazon pitches the Dash Wand ($20) as a device to find recipes, convert measurements, buy products and find nearby restaurants. The Dash Wand, which can attach to a refrigerator via its built-in magnet, also has a barcode scanner owners can use to order products. Consumers who buy the device and register it get $20 off their next purchase.