Amazon introduced a range of new products including the Echo Show 8, which features improved design, enhanced audio, and adaptive content based on proximity. They also unveiled eye gaze control for Alexa, catering to users with mobility or speech disabilities. Another innovation is Alexa emergency assist, offering 24/7 urgent response. New devices like Echo Pop Kids, Fire Kids tablets, Echo frames, and a Fire TV soundbar were showcased, along with upgraded Fire TV sticks. Additionally, there are improvements in outdoor cameras, lighting, and a wall-mountable Echo Hub for smart home control.
1. The Echo Show 8 has been redesigned with Edge glass and curved back, featuring a centered camera for improved video calls.
2. The device includes a smart home hub with Matter support and enhanced audio technology for immersive sound experience.
3. Adaptive content, based on computer vision, adjusts the home screen based on user proximity to the Echo Show 8.
4. Eye gaze on Alexa is introduced, allowing users with mobility or speech disabilities to control Alexa using their eyes.
5. Alexa Emergency Assist is a new safety service providing hands-free access to emergency help, including 24/7 urgent response and notifying emergency contacts.
6. Echo Pop Kids, a kid-friendly device, comes in Marvel Avengers and Disney princess designs, offering Amazon Kids Plus for six months.
7. New Fire Kids Pro tablet for younger kids and the Next Generation Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet for older ones are introduced.
8. A new collection of Echo Frames is launched with improved battery life, audio quality, and various style options.
9. The Fire TV soundbar is introduced as a companion for Fire TV, offering immersive sound and compatibility with all Fire TV streaming media products.
10. The new Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Stick 4K Max are announced with upgraded features, including improved processors, Wi-Fi 6 support, and enhanced visuals.
11. The Echo Show 8 Photos Edition introduces a photo-forward mode with a subscription called Photos Plus, providing additional storage for photos and videos.
12. Blink Sync Module Pro extends the range of outdoor cameras, and a battery extension pack is introduced, extending the battery life up to four years.
13. Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera is launched, a wire-free smart LED motion-triggered camera with a focus on providing additional visibility.
14. Echo Hub, a wall-mountable smart home controller with an 8-inch touchscreen, customizable dashboard, and support for smart home devices, is announced.
15. Echo Hub will be available later this year for $179.99.