Amazon is working on a number of new devices, including the Echo with a 15-inch wall display, a sound bar, a new
The most attractive product will presentis a new Echo device with Alexa support and a display size of about 15 inches. The device, codenamed Hoya, can not only be placed on a stand like a regular Echo device, but can also be mounted on a wall. It will serve as a smart home hub for controlling lights, cameras, locks and other devices, as well as displaying weather, timers, appointments, photos and more. The device is specifically designed to fit in the kitchen, displaying recipes and YouTube cooking videos as you use it, as well as allowing you to watch Netflix and use other apps.
The company may also announce itsits own soundbar, codenamed Harmony, which will accompany the famous line of Amazon-branded TVs. Unlike third-party Alexa-enabled soundbars, it will have a front-facing camera and support video calling from TVs, similar to Facebook's Portal TV.
Finally, it is reported that the company is developinga new version of Echo Auto (codenamed Marion). Presumably, the updated version will have a new design and will allow devices to be charged using inductive technology. Amazon is currently working with Ford to bring Alexa to 700,000 vehicles, but the company appears to be partnering with other automakers as well.
Also in development are new Echo speakersfor 2022 and wearable devices for children and the elderly (the latter with fall detection). It is also said that the company is creating special processors to improve artificial intelligence, as well as new technologies that will help Fire TV, Echo and other devices work better together.
Source: bloomberg
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