Amazon.com Inc. announced a revamped Echo Show 8 smart-home device — its speaker with a screen — with a redesigned interface and improved speakers.
(Bloomberg) — Amazon.com Inc. announced a revamped Echo Show 8 smart-home device — its speaker with a screen — with a redesigned interface and improved speakers.
The gadget, revealed Wednesday during the company’s annual product launch event, uses computer vision to change its interface based on how close a person is standing to the screen. For instance, when a user is far from the speaker, a weather app will show the temperature. But if a user is close to it, it will show the forecast for the rest of the day.
The new interface adds a 40% faster response time for the Alexa voice assistant as well as new features for sustainability, including recycled packaging. The new model is priced at $149.99 and will begin shipping in October.
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