Amazon hosted a massive hardware event this week, announcing a cavalcade of new Alexa-enabled and IoT devices.
Make no mistake: Amazon wants to find a way into your home or pocket one way or another.
But theres a lot to be excited about too, especially as Amazons pricing often undercuts similar competition.
Lets get right to it then, starting with the myriad of Alexa-compatible devices in the Echo family.
Echo Studio
The Echo Studio is Amazons challenger to the likes of Sonos and Apples HomePod.
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Echo Buds
As long-rumored, Amazon is finally getting into the true-wireless headphone game.
An ambient sound mode is also available for awareness of your surroundings, and the Buds are sweat-resistant.
As a pleasant surprise, Amazon doesnt limit you to Alexa; Google Assistant and Siri will work too.
They look seriously compelling at a price of just $130.
Price:$129.99When:Pre-orderhere, launches October 30.
Thats why theyre relatively svelte compared to AR glasses and can promise all-day battery life.
They even support optional access to the Google Assistant.
But the microphones can also be turned off when you want some extra privacy.
Price:$179.99When:Part of Amazons new Day 1 Edition pilot program.
Available only via invitation, which it’s possible for you to requesthere.
Price:$129.99When:Also only via invite; sign uphere.
The Display can also be set to tell show alarms, timers, or the temperature.
Price:$59.99When:Pre-orderhere, ships October 16.
Have a smart speaker that plugs directly into the socket.
It comes with a built-in USB-port too, so thats nice.
Price:$24.99When:Pre-orderhere, ships November 14.
Echo Glow
Ooooh, shiny.
Theres even a Rainbow Timer to help kids stay on track with bedtime, errands, and more.
Allegedly
Price:$29.99When:Pre-ordernow, ships November 20.
Echo Show 8
Its a bigger Echo Show!
It has a chunk 8-inch screen, which, you know, is bigger than 5-inches.
Price:$129.99When:Pre-orderhere, ships November 21.
Price:$99.99When:Pre-orderhere, available October 16.
Okay, thats enough Echo devices.
Amazon had some other gadgets too:
Amazon Smart Oven
First Amazon had an Alexa-powered microwave.
Now Amazon has an Alexa-powered microwave-air-fryer-convection oven combo.
No microphones on-board, but it can be controlled by your other voice devices.
Jack Donaghy would be proud.
Price:$249.99When:Pre-orderhere, available November 14.
Ring Fetch
Amazon announced a new low-power, long-distance wireless protocol called Sidewalk.
The Ring Fetch is one of the first devices to use the technology.
Its basically a tracking rig that lets you confirm your pup is still within a specified radius.
Unsurprisingly, it comes with deeper Alexa integration.
Also comes in a battery-powered version.
It also needs to be plugged into a socket and doesnt come in a battery-powered version.
The best of both worlds
Phew.
For more on the new devices, check out Amazons Alexa hub pagehere.
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