Amazon revealed a massive wave of new Alexa-enabled devices during its annual Devices & Services Event livestream Wednesday, including a new Echo Show 8, an Echo Pop Kids, new 10-inch Fire Kids tablets, new Echo Frames, a Fire TV Soundbar, two new Fire TV Sticks, a new eero mesh router, and new security cameras. (Whew.)
It's been a big week for Amazon: In addition to the new Amazon devices, the tech and retail giant announced Monday that it will be kicking off the holidays early with a second Prime Day sale from Oct. 10 through 11 (renamed "Prime Big Deal Days" from last year's "Prime Early Access Sale"). This is great news even if you're not interested in any of the new hardware, as Amazon will probably use it as an excuse to deeply discount older models.
At the time of writing, none of the new devices were live on Amazon's site yet. Check back later, we'll be updating this page once the new devices are available for preorder. Here's a rundown of each new Amazon device's pricing, specs, and more:
Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Credit: AmazonBilled as Amazon's "most ambient device yet," the third-generation, eight-inch smart display is now a smart home hub and a smart speaker with spatial audio and "room adaption technology" that optimizes sound based on the acoustics of its surroundings. It can also change the interface of its home screen based on your proximity to it. It's powered by an updated processor, and it has a centered camera and better mics for improved video calls.
The new Echo Show 8 is priced at $149.99 (or $20 more than its predecessor) and is set for release in October.
Echo Pop Kids
Credit: AmazonThe kid-friendly version of Amazon's cutest smart speaker comes in two colorful designs: Marvel’s Avengers and Disney Princess. Both include six free months of Amazon Kids+.
It will be available for preorder for $49.99 ahead of its October release.
Read Mashable's review of the standard (non-Kids) Echo Pop.
Fire HD Kids 10 and Fire HD Kids 10 Pro
Credit: AmazonThe new Fire HD 10 Kids is geared toward little tykes ages three to seven, while the new Fire HD 10 Kids Pro is geared towards youngsters ages six to 12. Both tablets are lighter and faster than their predecessors, with 10.1-inch 1080p displays and up to 13 hours of battery life. They come with a year of Amazon Kids+ as well as a two-year worry-free guarantee.
The new Fire HD 10 Kids and Fire HD 10 Kids Pro start shipping in October and retail for $189.99 apiece, which is $10 less than the previous generation.
Echo Frames (3rd Gen)
Credit: AmazonAmazon's revamped lineup of Alexa-powered eyewear comes in seven frame styles, including two designed in partnership with Carrera Eyewear, a high-end Italian brand. They're scratch- and water-resistant and come with multiple lens options, offer up to 14 hours of battery life with moderate usage, and support multipoint pairing.
The new Echo Frames will start at $269.99. Customers can sign up to be notified when they're available for preorder.
Fire TV Soundbar
Credit: AmazonCompatible with all Fire TV media players and TVs, Amazon's new 24-inch soundbar supports DTS Virtual:X and Dolby Audio.
The Fire TV Soundbar retails for $119.99.
Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
Credit: AmazonThe upgraded Fire TV Stick 4K brings support for WiFi 6 and packs a 30% faster processor.
It will be available for preorder at $49.99.
Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen)
Credit: AmazonAmazon said its new Fire TV Stick 4K Max is the first streaming stick to support WiFi 6E. It also comes with the Fire TV Ambient Experience (previously exclusive to last year's Fire TV Omni QLED Series TVs), meaning it can replace any blank TV's display with artwork à la Samsung's The Frame.
It will be available for preorder for $59.99.
Echo Hub
Credit: AmazonThis wall-mountable command center has an 8-inch touch screen and customizable dashboard where you can control all of your smart home devices.
The Echo Hub will be priced at $179.99 when it's available later this year.
eero Max 7
Credit: AmazonAmazon's first WiFi 7 mesh system will deliver wired speeds of up to 9.4Gbps and wireless speeds of up to 4.3Gbps.
It will come in one, two-, and three-packs starting at $599.99 once it's available.
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