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…

Amazon unveils new Fire TV lineup — Fire TV Stick 4K Select Amazon announced an updated Fire TV lineup, including the new Fire TV Stick 4K Select — which the company is billing as “the fastest streaming stick under $40.” The device targets mainstream buyers and promises improved performance and modern streaming features. Key specs (reported/typical) 4K streaming support Wi‑Fi 6 Dolby Vision & Dolby Atmos Quad‑core processor, ~2GB RAM Alexa Voice Remote included Supports major apps: Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, etc. Price & availability Amazon described the Fire TV Stick 4K Select as a sub‑$40 streaming stick. Retail listings for comparable Fire TV Stick 4K models hover around $49.99 at retailers such as Best Buy and Home Depot; availability and exact pricing may vary. Check current…

Amazon unveils new Blink cameras: Mini 2K+, Outdoor 2K+, Blink ArcAmazon introduced updated Blink security cameras: the Blink Mini 2K+, Blink Outdoor 2K+, and the new Blink Arc. All three capture 2K video (up from 1080p in prior models) and are available for pre-order.Key featuresBlink Mini 2K+ — compact plug-in camera, now 2K, can be used outdoors with a weather-resistant power adapter. Price: $50.Blink Outdoor 2K+ — 2K video, 4x zoom, enhanced low-light performance, two-way talk with noise cancellation, person & vehicle detection (alerts to Blink Plus subscribers), long battery life, Weather Shield. Price: $90.Blink Arc — designed for outdoor panoramic coverage; effectively two cameras fused with AI to create a single 180° panorama. Price: $100.Pre-orders are available now. Find these products on Amazon (affiliate): Search for Blink 2K cameras…

Amazon Devices & Services: Ring's "Retinal Vision" Boosts Low-Light Imaging for 2K/4K Cameras Amazon’s annual Devices & Services event introduced the next wave of Ring products and camera improvements. One of the most notable announcements is what’s being described as “retinal vision” — an upgrade focused on better low-light performance for Ring doorbells and cameras. What is "Retinal Vision"? Ring’s new approach pairs backside‑illumination (BSI) sensors with custom large‑aperture lenses. The result: improved light capture, clearer night images, and maintained sharpness across the frame. While some coverage has called the technology “retinal vision” or “retinal 2K/4K,” there’s no official product line named exactly that. Rather, it appears to be a feature set arriving on Ring’s 2K (and potentially 4K) devices. Which devices get it? Ring doorbells (2K/4K variants) Ring cameras…

Amazon Fall 2025 Hardware Event — Ring Cameras, Retinal Vision & Alexa+ Amazon unveiled a refreshed Ring lineup featuring new imaging tech called Retinal Vision and a tuning feature dubbed Retinal Tuning that samples camera video to improve image quality over time. The announcement also included expanded Alexa+ functionality like Alexa+ Greetings (AI-driven visitor greetings) and Familiar Faces (face recognition alerts). What was announced (highlights) Ring Wired Doorbell Plus — 2K, $180. Buy / Check details Ring Indoor Cam Plus — 2K, $60. Buy / Check details Ring Outdoor Cam Pro — 4K, (Pro model). Buy / Check details Ring Spotlight Cam Pro — 4K. Buy / Check details Ring Wired Doorbell Pro — 4K. Buy / Check details Ring Floodlight Cam Pro — 4K. Buy / Check details Features…

Powerbeats Fit — successor to Beats Fit Pro: specs, price, availability Beats (Apple) has introduced the Powerbeats Fit, positioned as an evolution of the Beats Fit Pro and now part of the Powerbeats family. The new in-ear earbuds focus on improved fit, portability and workout-ready durability. Key features Design & fit: Redesigned flexible wingtips (about 20% more flexible) and four ear-tip sizes (XS–L) for a secure, comfortable fit during activity. Chipset: Apple H1 chip for seamless iOS/Android pairing and low-latency audio. Noise control: Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) with Transparency mode and Adaptive EQ. Spatial audio: Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking and Dolby Atmos support. Battery: Up to ~7 hours per charge, about 30 hours total with the charging case; Fast Fuel charging provides ~1 hour from a 5-minute…