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General Category => Amazon Echo Discussion => Topic started by: renegade600 on September 18, 2020, 03:39:51 pm

Title: alexa hardware event
Post by: renegade600 on September 18, 2020, 03:39:51 pm
amazon will be having an alexa hardware event on Sept 24.   Wonder what new devices they will have this year. 

https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/18/21445597/amazon-fall-alexa-hardware-event-date-devices
Title: Re: alexa hardware event
Post by: jwlv on September 19, 2020, 09:47:41 am
Hmm, I wonder... Maybe a better version of the Alexa Frames (it never got out of the invite only phase), a new Echo Auto (one that works with CarPlay or Google Auto), or some new wearable tech?
Title: Re: alexa hardware event
Post by: showpow on September 23, 2020, 08:13:59 pm
New echo speakers maybe https://www.techradar.com/news/amazon-2020-hardware-event-new-echo-speakers-alexa-news-and-what-to-expect
Title: Re: alexa hardware event
Post by: renegade600 on September 24, 2020, 04:30:19 am
New echo speakers maybe https://www.techradar.com/news/amazon-2020-hardware-event-new-echo-speakers-alexa-news-and-what-to-expect

that link really don't say anything about what will be announced.   Just guessing like everybody else who is interested  :-)
Title: Re: alexa hardware event
Post by: jwlv on September 24, 2020, 03:05:46 pm
Looks like Amazon’s Ring division has an indoor flying drone security cam. I’d buy it just for the cool factor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2jFN_QEcS4

Right now it's just a prototype. It is expected to ship sometime in 2021.




Title: Re: alexa hardware event
Post by: renegade600 on September 24, 2020, 04:37:18 pm
Looks like Amazon’s Ring division has an indoor flying drone security cam. I’d buy it just for the cool factor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2jFN_QEcS4

Right now it's just a prototype. It is expected to ship sometime in 2021.

think of the fun you can have with it if you have pets.   you can have fun  with them when not home.  Means more cat videos...

You are right, it is one of those devices that would be cool to have.  The only thing I would be worry about is it crashing into glass cabinets and aquariums. 

Really nothing I would be interested in with the possible exception of the new Show 10.  With the newer processor that is supposed to help with voice commands, I might get it to replace the main show 5 in the living area. 

I was hoping amazon would come out with a hub device where you can use voice without cloud access when the internet is down. 

I am also disappointed with the mesh, could at least put alexa on it.   would help with the clutter of plugins with all the different devices people have these days.   I ran out of wall outlets and got as many power strips/surge protectors as I dare. 
Title: Re: alexa hardware event
Post by: scottrods on September 25, 2020, 09:35:56 am
The little drone is too cool! Useless to me (Old people here all the time, The thing would never get a chance to fly around and check out stuff much...), but very neat little item. Maybe one day...
Title: Re: alexa hardware event
Post by: showpow on September 29, 2020, 01:08:00 am
not sure how I feel about the new look of the echo speakers. The sphere looks a bit odd to me.
Title: Re: alexa hardware event
Post by: renegade600 on September 29, 2020, 04:33:33 am
not sure how I feel about the new look of the echo speakers. The sphere looks a bit odd to me.

tend to agree with you.