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“#Amazon new Echo is a cute glowing orb with faster response times<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

\n At a live-streamed hardware event, Amazon revealed its latest line-up of Alexa-powered devices. The Amazon Echo, almost iconic for its cylindrical shape, has now been redesigned as\u2026 a big ol\u2019 sphere<\/a>. Or a little ol\u2019 sphere, in the case of the Echo Dot<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Amazon says it\u2019s once again improved the sound quality on the Echo, using the same automatic room equalization available on the Echo Studio. Two tweeters and woofer try to make the most out of the compact form factor.<\/p>\n

But one of the biggest changes is the addition of a new AZ1 Neural Edge processor, which allows the Echo to process some of your requests locally. That should mean much faster responses to everyday questions, leading to more natural conversations.<\/p>\n

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The company is replacing both the old Echo and Echo Plus with this new model. It will retail for $100 and come in three colors: Charcoal, Chalk, and Steel Blue.<\/p>\n

Speaking of more natural conversations, Amazon also announced improvements to Alexa\u2018s speech, allowing the assistant to sound more human in how it pauses, modulates pitch, and more. The demo of the technology<\/a> was impressive, though we\u2019ll have to see how it works in practice.<\/p>\n

Amazon has also improved Alexa\u2018s ability to understand the flow of conversations. For example, Alexa can now converse with multiple people in a single conversation, using machine learning to know whom it should be directing its answers to.<\/p>\n

Big Echo aside, there\u2019s the new $50 Echo Dot as well ($60 for the version with the clock display). Not much new to report here other than the shape, except the kids version now comes in animal designs.<\/p>\n

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Cute! Alexa can also now detect when it\u2019s speaking to a kid, automatically activating kid-friendly mode to keep music and answers as G-rated as possible. Meanwhile, a new Reading Sidekick feature helps your little ones read their books, taking turns and offering encouragement. I assume it\u2019s a preview for the upcoming Amazon Echo Nanny.<\/p>\n

Lastly the new $249 Echo Show 10<\/a> improves on the smart-display format by including a motor that allows the screen to rotate and follow you.<\/p>\n

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This can be handy while cooking or making video calls, for instance, always keeping the screen in view. The onboard camera can also use digital zoom for better framing as you move away from the camera, and Amazon says it\u2019s worked hard to make the motor essentially silent.<\/p>\n

Like, the new Echo, the Echo Show features an AZ1 processor for faster, more natural conversations. It also packs a new 10-inch HD display, and a physical shutter should the camera make you uneasy.<\/p>\n

Pre-orders for the new Echo and Echo Dots begin today, with devices \u201cshipping later this year.\u201d As for the Echo Show 10, Amazon has not set a pre-order date yet, but says it will be available \u201cin time for the holidays.\u201d You can sign up for notifications here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\n Published September 24, 2020 \u2014 18:40 UTC\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n