Amazon Alexa event 2019: Everything you need to know
The company released a slew of devices, including the AirPods-style Echo earbuds.
On Wednesday, Amazon held its annual Alexa event. The company has revealed a slew of devices. It not only revealed the new Echo Dot and Echo Show, but also some very strange new devices such as Alexa-enabled smart ring and a nightlight.
Here's everything that was announced at the event:
New Echo Dot: The company has launched a new iteration of the Echo Dot. Not much has changed from the previous generation, except that this one has a display that will show time, temperature and alarm timings. It is priced at $59.99 (£48.52)
Echo Glow: The company has launched a nightlight, which it is calling Glow. It can change colour in tune to music and according to the user's preferences. It will cost $29.99 (£24.25).
Echo earbuds: This might be the most exciting launch – the company has launched AirPods style earphones, which feature active noise reduction designed by Bose. They will cost $129.99 (£105.13)
Echo Frames and Loop: The company has launched its own version of Bose's Frames along with an Alexa-enabled smart ring. The devices are available in limited circulation, by invite only, which means that it is just dipping its toe in the water. The Frames will cost $179.99 (£145.57) while the Loop ring will cost (£105.13).
Echo Flex: The company has announced a small plug-in device that can add Alexa to any outlet Add on accessories such as a motion sensor and smart night light are also available. It will cost $24.99 (£20.21).
Ring Indoor Cam: The company has revealed its Google Nest competitor which can work as an indoor security camera. It is priced at $59.99 (£48.52)
Every Smart Oven: This has to be the weirdest launch. The company has launched a combination microwave oven which will have convection, air fryer and food warmer. It will come with a free Echo Dot. You can set cooking times and the device will tell you when it is done. It is priced at $249.99 (£202.18)
Amazon Sidewalk: This is a dongle that can keep Alexa devices connected even beyond Wi-Fi range. Its purpose is to increase the range of Alexa-powered devices.
Eero: The company has launched an Alexa powered Wi-Fi booster, which will create a mesh network around the house. It will cost $99 (£80.07).
UK launch dates and prices for the devices are not available yet.
The company has also provided some software features – it has introduced an auto-delete feature for Alexa, which will allow users to automatically delete Alexa voice recordings. It will also have a text-to-speech feature, which can change audio voices such as choosing the voice of Samuel L. Jackson.
Alexa speakers will also have multi-language support. Parental controls can now moderate which child can talk to Alexa.
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