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Alexa Plus bug has Echo speakers singing 'lalala' on repeat

“The Verge reports an Alexa Plus bug has some Echo speakers saying and singing only "lalala" for minutes, mid-conversation.” — Dr. Nina Byte, on air

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on Pre-Market Pixels
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At a glance

  • First reported by The Verge: “Amazon Alexa Plus keeps creepily singing ‘lalala’ for minutes on end”.
  • Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:04 AM ET on Pre-Market Pixels, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.
  • Topics: Alexa, Amazon.

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  • The VergeAmazon Alexa Plus keeps creepily singing ‘lalala’ for minutes on end

What BBN said about it

  1. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe Verge reports an Alexa Plus bug has some Echo speakers saying and singing only "lalala" for minutes, mid-conversation.

  2. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentAlexa has no idea it's doing it.

  3. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, the speaker is just vibing! It's the first smart home device with real peace of mind. Amazon is up zero point five nine percent!

  4. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThat's not peace, Kenji, that's a toddler with a Wi-Fi connection. And whoever writes this show, I know you did this.

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The story so far

  1. Alexa Plus bug has Echo speakers singing 'lalala' on repeat (this story)
  2. Amazon Replaces Budget Fire Tablets With Pricier Alexa Tablets · TechCrunch
  3. Alexa Plus Runs the Home, Teen Founder Raises $10M · The Verge
  4. Alexa Tablets, Visa Fight, Alaska Drilling · Investing.com
  5. Amazon Alexa Tablets Spark Phone Rumors, Stock Slips · Wired

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