Amazon has completed its highly anticipated Fall Hardware Event, bringing a host of exciting innovations to the stage. Announcing a wide range of innovations, from the Kindle to smart speakers, home security systems to televisions, Amazon once again demonstrated its commitment to hardware. Here are all the new products and features unveiled that night, which have made waves in the tech world.
Refreshed Smart Displays: Echo Show 8 and 11
Amazon’s Echo Show smart display line has been completely revamped. The new models come with 8-inch and 11-inch screens. The design features a modern look, featuring a rectangular speaker with a fabric cover.
The 8-inch model offers 720p resolution, while the 11-inch model offers 1080p. Both devices feature wide-angle 13MP cameras for enhanced person detection. They also offer the ability to easily control multiple devices and support the Alexa Plus AI assistant. The 8-inch model will cost $179.99, while the 11-inch model will cost $219.99.
Enhanced Sound Experience: Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio
Amazon’s smart speaker family has received powerful updates. The popular smart speaker, the Echo Dot Max, has received a more powerful version. It boasts three times the bass of the standard Echo Dot. It includes improvements such as more sensitive microphones, speaker control buttons, and a stylish LED light ring. This model also supports the Alexa Plus AI assistant. At $99.99, it now caters to a more discerning segment.
For those who prioritize sound quality, the Echo Studio has also been updated. Featuring a more compact design than the previous generation, the speaker offers spatial audio and Dolby Atmos support. It features touch controls and an LED display on the front. The price is $219.99.
New Kindle Scribe Models
Important announcements have been made by Kindle, the leader in the e-book reader market. Amazon has introduced three new Kindle Scribe models designed to meet both the reading and note-taking needs of users.
One of the most notable innovations is the announcement of a Scribe model with a color display. The devices come with features such as up to two weeks of battery life, highlighting with various colors, and drawing on the screen. Prices for the new Kindle Scribe models start at $629.99.
New Fire TV Series
The high-end Fire TV Omni QLED series promises advanced display technologies and speed. It features a new processor that delivers brighter images and faster performance, along with technologies like Dolby Vision and HDR10 Plus.
These TVs also come with advanced Alexa Plus AI assistant support. Alexa Plus will offer useful features such as making movie recommendations, checking sports scores, and even searching for specific scenes on Prime Video content. Models will be available in sizes ranging from 50 to 75 inches, starting at $479.99.
Fire TV 2 and 4 Series
For those looking for more affordable options, the new Fire TV 2 and 4 Series have also been announced. These models feature thinner bezels and more powerful quad-core processors. These TVs, ranging from 32 to 55 inches, will be available starting at $159.99.
Fire TV Stick 4K
The Fire TV Stick, which adds smart features to televisions, has also been updated. The Fire TV Stick 4K Select model will run on the new Vega operating system and bring users 4K video quality and HDR10 Plus support. The price has been announced as $39.99.
Ring
Amazon’s home security brands, Ring and Blink, also made the rounds with significant updates. The new Ring devices are capable of recording 4K video thanks to Retinal Vision technology. The Ring Wired 4K doorbell ($249.99) and outdoor security camera ($199.99) were introduced. These devices are equipped with notable features such as facial recognition, which can recognize people who come to your door, and Search Party, which helps locate lost pets in the neighborhood.
Blink Arc Panoramic Camera
Introduced under the Blink brand, the Arc camera takes security for gardens and large areas to a whole new level. It combines two cameras providing a 180-degree viewing angle to create a panoramic image, making it easy to monitor every corner of the garden. The price is set at $99.99.
At this event, Amazon is challenging its hardware competitors by offering an ambitious and diverse product portfolio, featuring both audio and video technologies, enhanced by support for the artificial intelligence assistant Alexa Plus.
