Forget the crystal ball, Amazon just unveiled the future in Manhattan! Panos Panay, Amazon’s hardware guru, presided over a productpalooza showcasing a baker’s dozen of shiny new gadgets across Kindle, Fire TV, Echo, Blink, and Ring. But the real magic? A supercharged Alexa+, juiced with enough AI to make HAL 9000 jealous, and ready to turn your smart home into a mind-reading mansion.
Here’s a brief recap of the announced devices:
Ring is upping its security game with a trio of new devices! Say hello to the ultra-crisp Ring Wired Doorbell 4K, the Ring Wired Doorbell Plus 2K ($180), and the vigilant Ring Indoor Cam Plus 2K ($60). Select models boast Ring’s cutting-edge Retinal Vision for unparalleled clarity, and the innovative Alexa+ Greetings, essentially a virtual doorman at your beck and call. But the real showstopper? Amazon’s “Search Party,” an AI-powered canine-finding feature that puts your Ring cameras to work reuniting you with your lost furry friend.
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Blink unveils its next-generation security lineup: the crystal-clear Blink Outdoor 4 and the compact Blink Mini 2, both boasting stunning 2K resolution. Plus, say goodbye to blind spots with the revolutionary Blink Arc, a panoramic camera engineered to capture every angle.
Amazon Ignites Entertainment with Upgraded Fire TV Lineup
Amazon is turning up the heat on home entertainment with a revamped Fire TV ecosystem, designed to seamlessly integrate with Alexa+. The curtain rises on updated Omni TVs, alongside the walletfriendly 4Series (from $330) and ultraaffordable 2Series televisions (from $160). Joining the screen scene is the new Fire TV Stick 4K Select ($40), poised to deliver stunning visuals without breaking the bank. Powering this new generation is Vega OS, an updated operating system promising a smoother, smarter, and more intuitive user experience across all devices. Get ready to experience entertainment, reimagined.
Amazon just dropped a double dose of digital delight! Meet the next generation of Kindle Scribes: the Kindle Scribe 3, and making its vibrant debut, the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft – Amazon’s first foray into the world of color e-paper tablets. Get ready to scribble, sketch, and create in a whole new spectrum.
Amazon doubles down on its orb obsession with the latest Echo lineup! The $100 Echo Dot Max and the beefier $220 Echo Studio maintain the spherical aesthetic, promising immersive audio experiences. Craving visuals? The redesigned Echo Show 8 ($180) and the expansive Echo Show 11 ($220) smart displays deliver vibrant visuals and intelligent assistance. Get ready for a smarter, rounder, and more visually engaging Echo experience.
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All of the products will be available for preorder starting today.
“Our boots are on the ground, dissecting the latest tech toys in the demo zone, with dispatches incoming. Don’t miss a beat: Dive into the live blog below for a real-time view of the event as it happened, or jump straight to the comprehensive Amazon announcement roundup.”
(Originally published live, before the curtain rose…)
Two years. Feels longer, right? That’s how long it’s been since Amazon unleashed a full-blown “Devices and Services” spectacle. Sure, we’ve had Kindle whispers and Alexa soliloquies lately. But thethumpof a new Echo hitting the stage? Radio silence since 2023. A lot’s shifted at Amazon (and, well,everywhere) since then. Biggest news? Panos Panay, the hardware guru, now steers the Amazon gadget ship.
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Get ready! Panay takes the stage at 10AM ET, and we’re live from NYC. Jeff Dunn, Sam Rutherford, and I are on the ground, delivering breaking news as it happens. Stay tuned – you won’t want to miss this!
Forget hunting for the livestream! Amazon’s keeping today’s presentation under wraps, no video to be found. Your options? Dive into our liveblog for real-time updates and, dare we say,opinions. Or, if you’re craving the official Amazon spin, head over to their newsroom. We’re kicking things off around 7 AM ET, bringing you the news, the analysis, and, let’s be honest, probably some musings on the snack situation. The choice, as they say, is yours.
Amazon unleashed a torrent of new tech at its New York City event on Tuesday! Prepare for upgraded Kindles perfect for sketching, vibrant Fire TVs ready to transform your streaming, and revamped Echo devices injecting intelligence into every corner of your home. Blink and Ring are bolstering home security with cutting-edge cameras. Dive into the details of Amazon’s latest innovations, or relive the unveiling as it happened!
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