Amazon has expanded its Alexa hardware lineup with five new devices featuring Alexa+, the upgraded voice assistant that enables more natural conversations and complex multi-step requests. Alexa+ remains free for Prime members.
The Echo Show 16 debuts with a 16-inch Full HD screen, anodized aluminum frame nearly 40% thinner than the Echo Show 15, and an optional Nanomatte display that reduces glare by over 90%. It includes eight micro woofers, two tweeters, a 13MP camera with night vision, and the full Fire TV experience with a remote. Priced at $499.99 ($569.99 with Nanomatte), it ships later this year with $100 pre-order discounts.
The new Echo Dot is the first powered by Amazon's AZ3 chip with an AI Accelerator, adding a fourth microphone, built-in smart home hub supporting Zigbee, Matter, and Thread, plus an eero Wi-Fi extender covering up to 1,000 square feet. It costs $99.99 in four colors, with a $109.99 Kids version including a year of Kids+.
The Echo Studio with Home Camera ($249.99) adds a 13MP camera for visual intelligence, while the regular Echo Studio stays at $219.99. The Echo Time smart clock ($199.99) uses Omnisense tech to wake users during light sleep phases. The Alexa Photo Frame ($199.99) syncs with Amazon Photos to display curated images, skipping screenshots and receipts.
Source: GSMArena · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing