Amazon’s Annual Hardware Event: A Roundup of the Biggest News
Amazon held its annual hardware event on Thursday at its recently opened HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia. The company announced a number of new products, including a new Echo Show 8 model, fresh products from Amazon brands like Blink, Eero, and Ring, and new AI-powered devices.
Here is a more detailed look at the biggest news from the event:
New Echo Show 8
The new Echo Show 8 has a new design with a smaller footprint and a more modern look. It also has an improved display with better resolution and brightness. The new Echo Show 8 is also the first Echo device to feature a new smart home hub that makes it easier to connect and control your smart home devices.
New Blink products
Blink announced a number of new products at the event, including:
- Blink Indoor Cam: The new Blink Indoor Cam is a small, affordable indoor camera with a number of new features, including person detection, pet detection, and two-way audio.
- Blink Outdoor Cam: The new Blink Outdoor Cam is a new outdoor camera with a number of new features, including person detection, vehicle detection, and two-way audio.
- Blink Doorbell Camera: The new Blink Doorbell Camera is a new doorbell camera with a number of new features, including person detection, two-way audio, and a built-in siren.
New Eero products
Eero announced two new products at the event:
- Eero Pro 6E: The new Eero Pro 6E is a new mesh Wi-Fi router that supports Wi-Fi 6E. Wi-Fi 6E is the latest version of Wi-Fi, and it offers faster speeds and better performance than previous versions of Wi-Fi.
- Eero Extend 6E: The new Eero Extend 6E is a new mesh Wi-Fi extender that supports Wi-Fi 6E. It can be used to extend the range of your Eero mesh Wi-Fi network and improve performance in areas with weak Wi-Fi signal.
New Ring products
Ring announced three new products at the event:
- Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2: The new Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 is a new doorbell camera with a number of new features, including person detection, vehicle detection, and two-way audio. It also has a new HDR camera for improved image quality in bright and low-light conditions.
- Ring Floodlight Cam Pro: The new Ring Floodlight Cam Pro is a new floodlight camera with a number of new features, including person detection, vehicle detection, and two-way audio. It also has a new HDR camera for improved image quality in bright and low-light conditions.
- Ring Car Alarm: The new Ring Car Alarm is a new car alarm that can be controlled from the Ring app. It has a number of features, including person detection, vehicle detection, and two-way audio. It also has a built-in siren and GPS tracking.
New AI-powered devices
Amazon announced a number of new AI-powered devices at the event, including:
- Echo Auto: The new Echo Auto is a new car adapter that can be used to control your smart home devices, play music, and get directions. It has a new design that is smaller and more discreet than the previous Echo Auto.
- Echo Buds: The new Echo Buds are new wireless earbuds that offer improved noise cancellation and sound quality. They also have a new design that makes them more comfortable to wear.
- Echo Show 15: The new Echo Show 15 is a new wall-mounted Echo device with a 15-inch display. It can be used to watch videos, listen to music, and control your smart home devices. It also has a new widget system that allows you to customize the home screen with your favorite apps and information.
Amazon’s annual hardware event is always a highly anticipated event, and this year’s event did not disappoint. The company announced a number of innovative and useful products, and it is clear that Amazon is continuing to invest heavily in the smart home and AI markets.
What do these new products mean for consumers?
The new products announced at Amazon’s hardware event offer a number of benefits to consumers. For example, the new Echo Show 8 is a more affordable and compact way to get the Alexa experience in your home. The new Blink, Eero, and Ring products offer new features and improved performance for security and smart home enthusiasts. And the new Echo Auto, Echo Buds, and Echo Show 15 offer new ways to interact with Alexa and control your smart home devices.
