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Amazon unveils redesigned Echo Show 8 & Echo Show 11 with Alexa+ Amazon announced redesigned Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11 smart displays, built around Alexa+ — an AI-enhanced version of Alexa that aims to hold context and handle multi-step tasks. Both models feature custom silicon, advanced sensors, improved microphones, and a negative liquid crystal display designed for wider viewing angles. Key features Models: Echo Show 8 (8-inch) and Echo Show 11 (11-inch) Display: Negative liquid crystal screens for improved viewing angles Camera: 13MP front cameras — the best camera included on an Echo Show to date Audio: Speaker base projects sound out and around the display for fuller room sound Performance: Custom silicon and advanced sensors for better responsiveness Assistant: Alexa+ — more conversational, retains memory of chats;…

Amazon announces Echo Dot Max and Alexa+ Echo lineup (Sept 2025) Amazon revealed a new range of Echo devices at its September 2025 hardware event focused on Alexa+, its AI-infused assistant. The headline device is the Echo Dot Max, described by Amazon’s hardware chief as the "most performant" compact speaker in the Echo family. What we know Echo Dot Max: Positioned as a compact but higher-performing Echo speaker with improved audio (multiple drivers) and enhanced microphones for Alexa+ voice interactions. Alexa+: Amazon’s new AI-powered assistant features are being integrated across the updated Echo lineup, supported by custom silicon in the new devices. Sensors & cameras: Coverage confirms advanced microphones and updated internals; there’s no clear indication that the Echo Dot Max includes a camera (Echo Show line retains display/camera form…

Amazon updates Echo Studio with new chip, upgraded drivers & Dolby Atmos At its NYC hardware event Amazon unveiled an updated Echo Studio featuring a new processing chip, upgraded drivers, a refreshed design and continued Dolby Atmos/spatial audio support for more immersive 3D sound. Key details New chip: Improved audio processing and faster Alexa experience (Alexa+ features announced). Upgraded drivers: Better clarity, punchier bass and improved spatial imaging. Design: Refined look while keeping the Studio’s core form factor. Audio: Dolby Atmos support and high-resolution audio/spatial processing. Release: Announced for Spring/Q1 2025; pricing expected around $199–$249 (TBD). Where to learn more Official updates and live coverage were published by Amazon; for in-depth reviews and technical tests of the Echo Studio family see RTINGS and Best Buy product pages. You can also…

October Prime Day — Early Deals & Top Picks October Prime Day (Oct 7–8) is coming, but many solid deals are already live. Below are Engadget's top early picks and direct Amazon search links so you can check current pricing and availability. Apple MagSafe charger (25W, 2m) Qi2.2-certified MagSafe puck with 2m cable — flexible placement and up to 25W with a 30W adapter. View on Amazon Blink Mini 2 (two-pack) Compact indoor camera, good for pets and entryways. Can be used outdoors with weatherproofing. View on Amazon Shark AI robot vacuum (self-empty base) Strong suction, home mapping, and a self-empty base that stores weeks of debris. View on Amazon Apple Mac mini (M4) Compact desktop with M4 chip and 16GB base RAM — great power in a small footprint.…

Amazon Fall 2025 hardware roundup Amazon’s fall hardware event covered new Kindles, Ring cameras and expanded Alexa+ features. Below is a detailed, plain-English rundown of the announcements and where to find more info. Kindle Scribe Colorsoft (color writing tablet) Full-color version of the Kindle Scribe using Amazon’s custom display tech with color filter and nitride LEDs. 10 pen colors, 5 highlighter colors; new rendering engine to improve writing feel and speed. Battery life: several weeks on one charge. US price: starts at $630. US availability: later this year. UK/Germany: early 2026. Amazon search link: Kindle Scribe Colorsoft on Amazon (search) Refreshed Kindle Scribe (2025, 11-inch) 11-inch display (paper-sheet proportions), 5.44mm thin, ~400g; 40% faster page turns/writing vs prior model. Front light system with miniature LEDs, texture-molded glass, quad-core chip, more…

Ring’s Retinal Vision, Alexa+ Greetings, Familiar Faces & Search Party — What’s new At Amazon’s Devices & Services event Ring unveiled a new generation of cameras and doorbells built around "Retinal Vision" — an imaging suite for its 2K and 4K devices that includes back-side illumination sensors, custom large-aperture lenses, 10x zoom and AI-driven tuning to optimize clarity for your location. Key features Retinal Vision: Advanced sensors, large-aperture lenses, 10x zoom and AI tuning that samples camera performance over time (up to two weeks) to produce a final optimized video profile for your location. Alexa+ Greetings: An intelligent doorbell attendant that can ask visitors why they’re there, give instructions and manage deliveries. Available December. Familiar Faces: Recognizes familiar people, reduces routine notifications and labels familiar vs unknown visitors. Available December.…

Amazon unveils redesigned Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11 with Alexa+ At its invite-only Devices & Services event in New York, Amazon revealed redesigned Echo Show smart displays — the new Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11 — alongside an updated AI-powered assistant, Alexa+. Key highlights Echo Show 8: ~8" screen, redesigned body, centered camera, improved microphones and noise cancellation, advanced sensors for adaptive UI and presence-awareness. Echo Show 11: ~11" screen, same family upgrades with more screen real estate and powerful hardware. New hardware: Amazon says the devices include custom silicon, better microphones, and advanced sensors to improve performance and make the displays "fade into the background." Alexa+: The AI-enhanced assistant is designed to be more conversational and retain memory of prior interactions for more contextual responses.…

Amazon adds Kindle Scribe 3 and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft to its writing tablet lineup Amazon unveiled two new additions to its Kindle Scribe family at its fall hardware event in New York: the Kindle Scribe 3 and the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft. One focuses on writing performance and portability, the other brings full-color e‑ink to the Scribe line. Quick highlights Kindle Scribe 3: Redesigned to be significantly thinner and lighter, with a focus on faster writing and page‑turning. Amazon claims writing latency under 12 milliseconds. Kindle Scribe Colorsoft: The first Scribe with a full‑color E Ink Kaleido 3 display (7") offering thousands of colors with a subtle, paper‑like look rather than bright tablet‑style color. Specs & details Kindle Scribe 3 Redesign for thinner profile and lower weight (Amazon highlighted a major…

Amazon’s all-new Kindle Scribe lineup — summary Amazon introduced the third-generation Kindle Scribe family with three configurations: Entry model: monochrome display, no front light — $429 Front-lit monochrome model: LED front lights — $499 Kindle Scribe Colorsoft: first Scribe with a color display — $629 Design & hardware The new Scribe has a slimmer, symmetrical 11-inch display with much smaller bezels. Amazon folded electronics behind the display to shrink thickness to 5.4mm and weight to about 400 g (0.88 lb). The display uses fewer layers (no anti-glare film, textured glass for pen friction, integrated touch) and miniaturized LED front lights on lit models. Stylus The pen features stronger magnets for a more secure attachment, a slightly thicker ergonomic shape, a rubberized eraser top, and a programmable action button. Performance &…

Amazon Fall Hardware Event — Ring's Retinal Vision & New Cameras Amazon's fall hardware event introduced a big refresh for Ring cameras, centered on a new imaging approach called Retinal Vision. The lineup includes 2K and 4K models and several AI-driven features. Key products & pricing (pre-orders open) Ring Wired Doorbell Plus (2K) — $180 Ring Indoor Cam Plus (2K) — $60 Ring Outdoor Cam Pro (4K) — $200 (4K) Ring Spotlight Cam Pro (4K) — $250 Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (4K) — $250 Ring Floodlight Cam Pro (4K) — $280 New features Retinal Vision — AI-powered imaging improvements for better low-light performance. Retinal Tuning — Device-level image sampling/optimization run over time to improve video quality. Alexa+ Greetings — AI-driven visitor greetings (rolling out in December for new cameras). Familiar…