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Google releases Gemini 3.8 Live with background reasoning for voice agentsGoogle announced Gemini 3.8 Live and Gemini 3.8 Live Extended Thinking on 15 September. The models support visual context, switching across 97 languages and asynchronous tools; Google reports leading results on speech-agent benchmarks.→Radisys launches V.AI ecosystem for telecom AI servicesThe ecosystem brings together partners including ElevenLabs, Hiya, ReadSpeaker and Speechmatics. It is designed to let telecom operators build, deploy and monetise AI communications services across cloud, edge and private environments.→Amazon makes Alexa+ free on compatible Fire TV devicesAmazon is making Alexa+ available at no extra charge on compatible Fire TV devices in the United States, including for customers without Prime, TechCrunch reported. The assistant supports conversational content search, smart-home controls and AI recommendations, while the previously announced non-Prime monthly charge no longer applies to this Fire TV access.→