The company unveiled several new Echo devices, alongside new Alexa capabilities, at its annual hardware event on Wednesday.
Amazon unveiled several new Echo devices and Alexa capabilities at its annual hardware event on Wednesday.It also revealed a new $199 Echo Studio, which is bigger than previous models and features improved speakers, alongside a new $99 Echo.CNBC | Todd Haselton
It also unveiled the $199 Echo Studio, which is bigger than previous models and features high-quality speakers that enable 3D sound, with help from Dolby Atmos. Amazon also rolled out a revamped $99 Echo that comes with updated speakers and in a range of new colors. Both devices are available for pre-order starting today.
The company also launched a new Echo Dot, which starts at $59 and includes an LED display with a clock underneath the device's fabric casing. It's available for pre-order today, while the existing Echo Dot will continue to be available for purchase.Following in the footsteps of last year's event, Amazon launched another Alexa-equipped smart device for the kitchen. The company is launching a $249 smart oven that's equipped with convention cooking and an air fryer.
In addition to new hardware, Amazon also revealed new Alexa features, including "doorbell concierge," which adds the voice assistant to Ring smart doorbells. The update makes Alexa more conversational when interacting with people at a user's front door, including asking if it can "take a message" or telling a deliveryman where to leave a package.
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