Amazon has introduced four new Echo devices designed for Alexa+, its upgraded AI assistant. The new lineup includes Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, Echo Show 8, and Echo Show 11. All four come with more power, more sensors, and Alexa+ access out of the box.

Custom Chips for Faster AI

The new devices run on Amazon’s AZ3 and AZ3 Pro chips. Echo Dot Max uses AZ3, which improves wake-word detection by 50 percent, filters background noise, and powers Amazon’s best microphone array yet. Echo Studio, Echo Show 8, and Echo Show 11 use AZ3 Pro, which supports advanced language models and vision transformers for smarter, faster responses. All devices feature Omnisense, a sensor system that uses a 13-megapixel camera, audio, radar, accelerometers, and Wi-Fi signals to detect events in the home. Alexa can then act proactively, such as reminding someone when a specific person walks in the room or alerting if the garage door is left open after 10 p.m.

Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio

Echo Dot Max has a redesigned audio system with two speakers. It includes a high-excursion woofer and a custom tweeter, delivering nearly three times the bass of the Echo Dot (5th gen). The speaker module is built into the housing for fuller bass. Echo Studio is 40 percent smaller than the original and includes a high-excursion woofer with three full-range drivers. It supports spatial audio and Dolby Atmos. Customers can also pair up to five Echo Dot Max or Echo Studio units with Fire TV sticks to create an Alexa Home Theater system.

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Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11

Both displays feature in-cell touch and negative liquid crystal design for clearer visuals in any light. They include 13-megapixel cameras that let Alexa greet users and show relevant information. The devices also work as smart home hubs, supporting Zigbee, Matter, and Thread.

Pricing and Availability

Echo Dot Max will be priced at $99.99. Echo Studio will cost $219.99. Echo Show 8 will be available for $179.99, while Echo Show 11 will be $219.99. Pre-orders are open now in the U.S. Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio will launch on October 29, and Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11 will launch on November 12.

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Earlier this week, Amazon announced a number of new products for the global market. One of the new announcement includes the new Echo series of smart speakers. So let’s have a look at the three new models.

The e-commerce giant has just unveiled the new 5th generation of Echo Dot, Echo Dot Kids, and the Echo Studio smart speakers. These new models arrive with a refreshed design and improvements in its speakers. Talking about the flagship model first, the Echo Studio features Spatial audio as well as 3D audio support. It comes with digital processing methods including virtualization and upmixing, which basically made the Echo Studio into a hi-fi audio system. This model also arrives with Amazon Music Unlimited service.

Moving forward, the 5th gen Echo Dot has a design similar to its predecessor, although, it had improved hardware. It has a larger speaker that should output louder audio, along with punchier bass and clearer vocals. Notably, the company also announced the Echo Dot with Clock, which features a new dot display that is brighter and has a higher resolution. This dot display would showcase the time, song title, weather info, and more.

Lastly, there is the Echo Dot Kids that is notable for its unique and colorful designs with an Owl and Dragon variant. The Echo Dot Kids comes with Amazon Kids+, which is basically design for kids specifically. It can automatically turn on a smart fan based on the room temperature while also functioning as WiFi extenders as well. The Echo Studio has a price tag of 199.99 US Dollars, while the Echo Dot without clock costs 49.99 US Dollars. The Echo Dot with Clock and the Echo Dot Kids is offered for 59.99 US Dollars.

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If you are out in the market for a powerful media streaming device for your smart television then check out this deal on Fire TV Stick 4K  from Amazon.in. The 4K resolution streaming device with Alexa voice control which usually retails at ₹6000 is available at ₹4799 only.

Amazon Fire TV Stick is quite famous in the market. It is a one-stop solution for your media streaming needs. But with the 4K version, Amazon has taken the Fire TV Stick to next level.  Fire TV Stick 4K is 80 % more powerful than the original Fire TV Stick. It comes with a launch and control option with a next-generation Alexa Voice remote and dedicated power, volume, and music buttons for better control over your entertainment. The highlight of this device is its 4K Ultra HD function which gives you access to superior quality 4K movies and videos, otherwise not available with the original Fire TV Stick. Access your Youtube, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hotstar, Sony Live, Zee TV, etc with just one touch or simply by asking Alexa to open a specific show or channel. 

The future of entertainment lies in 4K and so it’s logical to invest in the Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote. This device is now available for ₹4799 (original price ₹6000). 

However, if you want to go for something cheaper than the Fire TV Stick 4K, then check out this deal by Amazon.in on Fire TV Stick Lite. The stick which retails at ₹3999 is now available for ₹2299 only. 

Also, there is an amazing deal going on for Echo Dot (4th Gen) Smart Speaker with improved bass and Alexa Blue. You can get this smart speaker for ₹3499 (original price ₹4499) 

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Smart Speaker is a market that is slowly booming in countries like India. Even as the market declines in bigger nations like China, a report by techARC shows that the shipments exceeded 1 million units for the first time in India.

According to the report, Q4 2020 is said to have contributed to 40% of the Smart Speaker shipments. Overall, it is occupied by giants like Amazon, Xiaomi, Google, and Apple. Among these, Amazon leads the market with a whopping 79% Market Share(by Vol. of Units).

You can take a look at the Top-5 Best-selling Smart Speakers(Descending Order – Units of Sales) below:

• Amazon Echo Dot(3rd Gen)
• Amazon Echo Dot(4th Gen)
• Google Home Mini
• Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker L09G
• Amazon Echo Dot(3rd Gen with Clock)

Amazon launched the Echo Dot(4th Gen) last year in September. It is currently retailing for ₹3,999 in India. Combined with Alexa, Echo Dot performs a variety of functions that is useful for consumers.

Report says that the US Giant will cement its position further in the under ₹5,000 segment despite competition from Chinese brands.

Speaking of which, Although Google is third on the list, Xiaomi has managed to outsell it and occupy second place in the overall market share by Value. If we recall, 2020 was the first year for Xiaomi to enter into the Smart Speaker category in India. It launched the Mi Smart Speaker for ₹3,499($48) in the country.

This price was well balanced compared to the Google Home Mini‘s launch price. Accordingly, the report says that Xiaomi manages to ship 75,000 units in the first year and captures 8% of the market share. Google, on the other hand, gets an 11% share in unit shipments but drops down to 7% in value.

Apple also had a share of its shipments with HomePod Mini dominating 84% of Apple’s 2% overall smart speaker shipments in 2020.

Looking forward, the smart speaker segment is said to grow further with a 35% YoY growth in the next 2-3 years. Watch out for the category below ₹5,000 as the competition is said to reach the next level by the arrival of other brands.

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Amazon has launched a number of new products including four new Echo models. The models include the Amazon Echo, Echo Plus, Echo Dot, and Echo Show 10. The new Echo is a combination of the previous Echo and Echo Plus models. However, the new Echo ditches the tower-shaped design of the previous models for a new spherical shape. Most of the surface of this sphere is a grille while the plastic underside has a glowing ring of LED.

The new Amazon Echo comes with an upgraded speaker system and packs a single 3-inch woofer and dual tweeters along with Dolby audio processing. The Echo senses the acoustics of your space and automatically tunes its audio for it.

Further, the new Echo also packs a built-in smart home hub which has support for Zigbee, Bluetooth Low Energy, and Amazon Sidewalk. You will be able to connect your smart home devices directly to the Echo without requiring a dedicated hub.

The smart speaker is powered by Amazon’s new first-generation AZ1 Neural Edge processor, which is designed to speed up machine learning applications and also includes an all-neural speech recognition model that processes Alexa requests faster.

Amazon Echo Dot

The new Amazon Echo Dot is available in three different versions. All the versions pack a 1.6-inch full-range speaker and apart from the smaller size, it has the same design as the new Echo, just smaller. One of the Echo Dot versions come with an LED display that can show the time, temperature, timers, and alarms.

A version of the Echo Dot is dubbed Echo Dot Kids Edition and as the name implies, it is designed for kids. It is similar to the standard Echo Dot except that it comes in two color prints – Panda and Tiger and has several features design for children, such as setting animal alarm sounds, getting help with homework, and calling approved family and friends. The Kids Edition also comes with a 1-year Amazon Kids+ subscription that includes child-friendly Audible books, interactive games, and educational skills. The device also comes with a 2-year worry-free guarantee. Alexa will also let you create a special voice profile for your child and when it detects a child’s voice it will automatically switch to that profile.

Amazon Echo Show 10

The Amazon Echo Show 10 is a fourth-generation model with an improved design. The device packs a unique rotating display that automatically turns to face you when you speak to it. The display can also track your movements and keep the screen facing towards you during video calls, recipes, or watching videos.

The Echo Show 10 packs a 10.1-inch display and triple speaker assembly which is placed on a rotating body that can spin 360-degrees using a brushless motor. There is a 13MP camera on the front to keep track of your movement and moves the display to face your direction. This feature is only active when the user is performing an activity on the device that requires your attention. Also, when a voice command is given, the device will recognize the direction the voice command came from and turn the display in that direction.

You also get a built-in smart home hub for connecting your devices on the Echo Show 10. The smart display comes with support for Spotify, Hulu, Apple Music, Prime Video and Music, and more based on the region. Amazon has also announced that support for Netflix and Zoom is coming later this year.

As regards the pricing, the Echo is priced at $100 while the Echo Dot at $50.The Echo Dot with a clock is priced at $60 and the Echo Dot Kids Edition is also on offer for $60. The Amazon Echo Show 10 is priced at $250 and will be sold later on. The other products are up for pre-order and will ship later this year.

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Amazon Prime Day 2020 sale has now officially been kicked off in India from today which will last for two days. During the sale days, the platform will be offering discounts and offers across several different products and categories.

Interestingly, India is the only country to get Amazon Prime Day sale this year because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. If you are looking for good deals, we have compiled a list in this article.

Do note that along with this specific deal, HDFC Bank cardholders can also get additional 10 percent instant discount, however, the discount is capped at ₹1,500 and requires a minimum purchase of ₹5,000.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 1080p

If you are looking for a good media streaming player for the TV, then Amazon Fire TV Stick is one of the best options available right now. It comes with support for apps like Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Apple TV, Zee5, Sony LIV, and more.

It comes with a simple and minimal remote control which also supports Amazon Alexa’s voice search. It can be used to experience tens of thousands of channels, apps, and Alexa skills, as well as to browse the internet.

Regularly priced at ₹3,999, the product is currently available for ₹2,399, offering a discount of ₹1,600 or around 40 percent on its original price.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

If you have a 4K UHD TV, then instead of the regular Amazon Fire TV Stick which offers 1080p output, you should consider buying the Fire TV Stick 4K, which as the name indicates, supports 4K media output.

It supports all the features mentioned above for the regular Fire TV Stick. Additionally, it has several premium features such as Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Atmos audio. The company claims that it is 80 percent more powerful than the regular Fire TV Stick.

This one also comes with support for the official YouTube app with Alexa voice search. The product is available for ₹3,599 during the Prime Day sale, offering a discount of ₹2,400 or 40 percent over the regular price of ₹5,999.

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Echo Dot with Fire TV Stick Bundle & Wipro Bulb

As the name suggests, this bundle includes Echo Dot 3rd generation smart Alexa-powered speaker, a Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, and a 9W Wipro Smart Bulb. Both can be paired to control the Fire TV Stick for a hands-free experience.

The Amazon Echo Dot is one of the most popular and most affordable smart speakers available in the market. It supports voice-based interaction through Alexa and can hear the user’s voice from across the room even with music playing.

The company also claims that the Echo Dot is designed around privacy as the microphone can be disconnected with the press of a button. It also comes with several other Alexa-powered features like viewing live camera feeds, check cricket scores, etc.

The combo bundle is priced at ₹4,448 during Prime Day sale in India, instead of the combo price of ₹8000 and a regular price of ₹10,500.

Echo Dot Gift Twin Pack with Wipro Smart Bulb

This bundle includes two Echo Dot smart speakers and a Wipro 9W LED Smart Color bulb. When connected, the light can be controlled using voice commands through Alexa. It can also be remotely controlled when away from home.

Users can also create a simple routine that will automatically change the color of the light as well as dim at the pre-defined time. There is no need for a central hub to make the smart device work, saving the users from additional costs.

The combo is available for purchase at just ₹3,999, which is a saving of ₹3,505 over the regular combo price of ₹7,595 and original price of ₹11,097. Do note that this is a Prime Exclusive deal only for the members.

Kindle Paperwhite 8GB Wi-Fi

The 10th generation version of Amazon’s one of the most affordable eBook reader — Kindle Paperwhite is available for purchase at ₹9,999 during the Prime Day sales, offering savings of ₹3,000 over the regular price of ₹12,999. The pricing is for the 8GB storage model with support for Wi-Fi connectivity only.

Amazon Kindle series is one of the best when it comes to eBook Readers and the Paperwhite edition adds an adjustable front light, allowing users to read comfortably for hours — indoors and outdoors, day and night.

It can hold thousands of books on 8GB storage. However, unlike some other Kindle versions, this device does not support audiobook playback. If you are itching to try out an eBook reader, this is the one to pick.

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U.S e-commerce giant Amazon has launched a good number of new Echo devices all integrating Alexa smart virtual assistant. The new devices include the Amazon Echo Dot, Echo Show, Echo Plus and Echo Auto. The four new gadgets all adopt affordable price tags and have as their main feature, the Alexa smart virtual assistant which is integrated with all four products. Among the lot, the Echo Auto is the entirely new product but the trio of Echo Plus, Echo Show and Echo Dot are upgraded versions of already existing Amazon smart home products.

The new Echo Dot is the third generation model of Amazon’s smart speaker integrated with Alexa. The design is similar to those of its predecessor. Just that this time around, Amazon utilises a new fabric design instead of plastic. The smart speaker is also available in three colours. The new speaker is also said to be louder and richer. Apart from these, the functionality remains similar to its predecessors. The smart speaker comes in at $49.99 and is presently on pre-order on Amazon.

The Echo Plus is also a next-gen model (2nd gen) and comes with similar upgrades with a new fabric design replacing the plastic one from last year. There is also an upgraded 3-inch speaker with more solid and deeper bass as well as clearer mids and highs. The device includes a built-in Zigbee hub for easily connecting to smart home devices that use the Zigbee protocol. The pricing is, however, the same $149.99 as the previous model. The Echo plus is also open for pre-orders on Amazon while shipping will commence on October 11.

The third product known as Echo Show comes with a significant upgrade over the previous model bearing the same moniker. There is a giant leap to a huge 10-inch HD display which is the largest you’ll get on any Echo device. The sound system is also upgraded as it now features two 2-inch drivers armed with a passive radiator and Dolby audio processing. The device equally features a built-in Zigbee hub for easily connecting to smart home devices that use the Zigbee protocol just like the Echo Plus.

In addition, the Echo Show packs a new 5MP front-facing camera for HD video calls. When Alexa gets support for Skype audio and video calls, users will be able to make Skype calls from the Echo Show. The device can also be used for browsing as it comes preinstalled with Amazon’s Silk browser. Despite the massive upgrade, the new Echo Show is priced at the same $229.99 as the previous model. Pre-orders are also being accepted on Amazon.

The new Echo Auto is an all-new smart Echo device for cars. The device comes with a $24.99 price tag which makes it the cheapest Echo device so far. The gadget lets users access Alexa inside their car. It taps power from a car’s 12V power outlet or using a USB port. The device also connects to the car using Bluetooth or an aux cable. There is also the option to connect using an FM transmitter adapter.

Echo Auto has a built-in 8-microphone stack designed for in-car acoustics, Echo Auto can hear you over music, A/C, and road noise. There is also a dashboard mount with which it is attached firmly to the car’s dashboard. With voice prompt, users can play music, check the news, open the garage door, find the nearest gas station, and more. It also enables you to make calls, set reminders, add items to your shopping and to-do lists, or manage your calendar. Unfortunately, Amazon indicates that Echo Auto will not be available now. Instead,  the product will be available by invitation only later this year.

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