Best Prime Day deals under $50 Amazon Echo Pop Kids for $33 ($17 off with Prime) : Among the announcements for the new Echo devices , Amazon did not include new Echo Pop Kids models, so this is still the most current model for now. Its good for smaller spaces, not necessarily audio fidelity, and it comes with six months of free access to Amazon Kids as well as early access to Alexa+

Prime members can even get a two-pack for $24 52 percent off its normal price. The Amazon Smart Plug is our pick for best smart plug if you have an Alexa-enabled home

It can naturally be used to boss around your other connected smart devices, too. Alexa might be baked in, but the Echo Spot is intended to be a fairly bare-bones smart alarm clock, so dont expect as many features as youll find on something like the Echo Show 5

It's not too different from the previous model, but Apple promises noticeable gains in battery life, which will be handy for anyone who wants to wear their watch all day and all night to track sleep. Amazon Smart Plug for $13 ($12 off) : We named this the best smart plug for Alexa users because it hooks up painlessly and stays connected reliably

You'll just need to fork over $10 for a weather-resistant adapter . Wherever you use the camera, it works with Alexa and supports two-way audio

Theyre not complicated, but smart plugs can make life a bit more convenient and, honestly, a little more fun. I like saying Goodnight to Alexa and having all the lamps and the holiday lights click off

Looking to add a smart speaker to your house so Alexa, Google, or Siri can help you out? Here are the best ones to get.

Amazon today announced four new members of its Echo series of smart home speakers designed to work with the company's new Alexa+

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -Amazon on Tuesday unveiled a refreshed lineup of devices optimized for home security and its new artificial intelligence-infused Alexa+ voice assistant

The performance comes from our new operating system, Vega, which is responsive and highly efficient. Everything you need is right in the box -- it works with your favorite streaming services, and will soon support Xbox Gaming, Luna, and Alexa+." As pointed out by AFTVNews, the Fire TV 4K Select offers a mere 1GB of RAM, which is half as much as prior generations

Echo speakers and displays for Alexa+ require more expensive components

Amazon's next-gen Echo Show 8 and entirely new Echo Show 11 finally step up the looks to match the smarts of Alexa+ here's our early first impressions

Amazon's Alexa Home Theater feature invites you to buy five Echo Studios and use them as a home theater system.

Indeed, Echo, Kindle and Fire TV are all being featured at the event, along with Ring and Blink devices. Oh, and lots of Alexa+ updates, of course

The Amazon Echo Dot Max. Sam Rutherford for Engadget The Studios smaller footprint could be handy if you want to take advantage of the new Alexa Home Theater mode

Amazon unveiled a slew of new smart speakers and displays that are revamped with Alexa+, its personal assistant powered by generative artificial intelligence

Sam Rutherford for Engadget Of course, the real impact of the new Echo Shows is yet to be seen, because while updated hardware is nice, the real value of these smart displays is how they are now better positioned to be the center of Amazon's smart home ecosystem. Both devices support Zigbee, Matter and Thread so it should be easy to use them to control other devices, while features like a Wi-Fi radar enables a wider range of contextual interactions from Alexa

At first glance, the Smart Remote looks like a regular switch that you mount on your wall to control your lights or other appliances. Its full name on Amazon's current pre-order page even says it's a "Smart Dimmer Switch and Remote." It basically has four buttons that you can configure via the Alexa app or ask Alexa+ to map routines to

Amazon's next-gen Alexa+ chatbot is now available in four new Echo devices and a bevy of Ring cameras

Amazon has four new Echo speakers with advanced AI features for your perusal.

Amazon's latest smart speakers look pretty good and there are even some options with screens attached

During its invite-only and not live-streamed Devices and Services event today out of New York City, Amazon announced its upcoming Ring and Blink devices, new Fire TVs and streaming sticks , Kindle Scribes and, finally, a whole new Echo device lineup including new Echo Show smart displays . The latest smart-home screens were built to showcase Alexa+ , the new and AI-improved smart assistant

What if you could just use a ton of Echo speakers as a surround sound setup for your TV? Thats basically what Amazon is trying to accomplish with its new Alexa Home Theater feature, which was announced during its 2025 device launch today

Before it began slowly trickling out Alexa+ to users at the start of February, Amazon promised a smarter, more conversational assistant

Amazon's new Ring devices feature higher resolution video and can even leverage Alexa+ to talk to annoying solicitors on you behalf

It's not too different from the previous model, but Apple promises noticeable gains in battery life, which will be handy for anyone who wants to wear their watch all day and all night to track sleep. Amazon Smart Plug for $13 ($12 off) : We named this the best smart plug for Alexa users because it hooks up painlessly and stays connected reliably

Like the original Studio, this speaker is designed for Dolby Atmos content, which is available across both movies and music. There's a new AZ23 Pro chip inside as well, silicon that's built to power audio features and Alexa+ on the new Studio

The Amazon hardware event is in full swing, and here's the new line of Ring Retinal 4K cameras

Amazon has seen the power and potential of Alexa+ , its AI-powered smart assistant, and is now launching a raft of devices to support it

These devices are available to pre-order today. Beyond 2K and 4K retinal techology, Ring is also introducing Alexa+ Greetings, an intelligent doorbell attendant

OneNote support is coming as well, and itll allow you to export your notes as an embedded image or as a converted text document. A Send to Alexa+ feature is coming early next year, so you can share your notes or documents from the Kindle Scribe to the assistant

Like last year's Scribe 2 , both new models will come with a bunch of AI features, including the ability to generate summaries and search through your notes. Amazon also plans to integrate the Scribe devices into its Alexa+ service so users can ask Alexa questions based on the contents of their notebooks

Amazon's bringing a new range of devices to market, including a new Omni QLED TV and a 4K Select Fire TV Stick

All of Amazons new Fire TV sets also feature a new Dialog Boost option, as well as Omnisense, a feature that can automatically turn them on when you walk in the room (something that reeks of an Orwellian panopticon, much like the rest of Amazons Echo speakers and cameras). Naturally, Amazons Fire TV devices are ways to lure you into Amazons $20-a-month Alexa+ subscription

If youre looking to replace your old alarm clock with an Alexa-powered modern smart alternative then, well, youre more overwhelmed with options than ever

You'll just need to fork over $10 for a weather-resistant adapter . Wherever you use the camera, it works with Alexa and supports two-way audio

You can also pick up a two-pack of Amazon's Smart Plugs for $24, down from $50 a 52 percent discount. The Amazon Smart Plug is our pick for best smart plug if you have an Alexa-enabled home

It also has a built-in stand so you can watch videos, make FaceTime calls hands-free while your phone is powering up. Amazon Smart Plug for $13 ($12 off) : We named this the best smart plug for Alexa users because it hooks up painlessly and stays connected reliably

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy in February teased artificial intelligence upgrades to its devices lineup.

The fall tech events just wont stop. Today, Amazon has its fall hardware event, which is likely to reveal improvements to voice assistant Alexa and some new Echo homes for it to live inside

Amazon Alexa is already a solid smart assistant, but a few clever tweaks and lesser-known features can take your experience to the next level

In past years, this fall showcase has also been when Amazon shares news from the Ring, Blink and Eero companies, so we might have more than just its own-brand products being discussed tomorrow. And with AI the buzzword of the day, there's also a good chance that Amazon execs will spend some time discussing the Alexa+ voice assistant

So what will Amazon be sharing? Using the images in the invitation that went out to members of the press as a jumping-off point, here are our best educated guesses as to what we can expect. Amazon In February, Amazon introduced some improvements to its voice assistant, promising that Alexa+ would be more conversational and more helpful thanks to generative AI

The Roomba 104 integrates with the company's proprietary app, which allows for custom cleaning schedules and the like. The robot can also be controlled via voice assistant and boasts compatibility with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant

Levoit Core 200S smart air purifier for $70 ($20 off, Prime exclusive): This compact air purifier cleans the air in rooms up to 140 square feet and uses a 3-in-1 filter that removes microscopic dust, pollen and airborne particles. It has a mobile app that you can use to set runtime schedules, and it works with Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands

You'll just need to fork over $10 for a weather-resistant adapter . Wherever you use the camera, it works with Alexa and supports two-way audio

You'll just need to fork over $10 for a weather-resistant adapter . Wherever you use the camera, it works with Alexa and supports two-way audio

Amazon Alexa is already a great smart assistant, but there are ways to get more out of it that you may not have considered.

You'll just need to fork over $10 for a weather-resistant adapter . Wherever you use the camera, it works with Alexa and supports two-way audio

Venture capitalist Alexa von Tobel is ready to bet on quantum computingstarting with hardware.

Levoit Core 200S smart air purifier for $75 ($15 off with clippable coupon): This compact air purifier cleans the air in rooms up to 140 square feet and uses a 3-in-1 filter that removes microscopic dust, pollen and airborne particles. It has a mobile app that you can use to set runtime schedules, and it works with Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands

Levoit Core 200S smart air purifier for $75 ($15 off with clippable coupon): This compact air purifier cleans the air in rooms up to 140 square feet and uses a 3-in-1 filter that removes microscopic dust, pollen and airborne particles. It has a mobile app that you can use to set runtime schedules, and it works with Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands

Levoit Core 200S smart air purifier for $70 ($20 off with clippable coupon): This compact air purifier cleans the air in rooms up to 140 square feet and uses a 3-in-1 filter that removes microscopic dust, pollen and airborne particles. It has a mobile app that you can use to set runtime schedules, and it works with Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands

Here's what we think will be discussed at the fall event. In February, Amazon introduced some improvements to its voice assistant, promising that Alexa+ would be more conversational and more helpful thanks to generative AI

Amazon Fire TV Cube for $100 (29 percent off): Amazon's most powerful streaming device, the Fire TV Cube supports 4K, HDR and Dolby Vision content, Dolby Atmos sound, Wi-Fi 6E and it has a built-in Ethernet port. It has the most internal storage of any Fire TV streaming device, plus it comes with an enhanced Alexa Voice Remote

The company recently refreshed the Echo Dot and the Echo Pop , along with the Echo Show 8 , but it's been nearly five years since it redesigned the standard Echo speaker. It's possible the company's speakers will be getting some kind of new integration with the Alexa+ smart assistant

The Denon Home 150 is an outstanding smart speaker that supports Siri and Alexa, and it makes music sound phenomenal thanks to hi-fi wireless streaming

The VisionMaster Max also carries over the adjustable lens system from some of Valerion's other projectors, offers support for Gigabit ethernet and Wi-Fi 6E and runs Google TV. Despite favoring Google's home theater OS, Valerion guarantees you can fully integrate the VisionMaster Max with Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Control4 and Crestron smart home systems

Theyre best for adding flare to your living room or game-streaming setup as they come in different shapes like hexagons and triangles and can sync with music. In addition to different colors, light animations and schedules, Nanoleafs Smart Kits also support Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands

For instance, you could ask it to come up with recipes based on ingredients in your fridge, provide information on general topics like buying a car and help you troubleshoot home appliance issues. It will be available both in free and subscription versions much like Amazon is doing with Alexa and Alexa+