Amazon recently released its newest generation of Echo devices! These new devices are meant to further immerse you into the experience with improved performance and immersive capabilities. The new smart speakers now joining the lineup are the Echo Dot Max, Echo Show 8, and Echo Show 11. These devices have been built to provide the most immersive experience with Alexa. These devices will help enable the new Alexa+ technology to help bring users more pervasive and ambient AI experiences.
The Echo Dot Max packs a pair of subwoofers. It produces almost three times the bass of Echo Dot (5th gen). This somewhat minor improvement foreshadows a big push on Amazon’s part to enhance the audio quality of its smart gadgets. The unique design and high-fidelity audio capabilities are intended to appeal to users looking for the best sound quality in their home.
Pricing and Features of New Devices
The Echo Show 8 retails for $179.99, and the Echo Show 11 for $219.99. So it’s not surprising that both devices are built to provide some jaw-dropping visual experiences. In addition, these devices feature an in-cell touch and negative liquid crystal structure. This technology automatically adjusts to the surrounding light, ensuring the best possible viewing experience in any situation.
“The displays on the Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11 combine in-cell touch and negative liquid crystal design to deliver an amazing viewing experience, and ambient visuals that adapt to the environment,” – Amazon
A spherical-shaped Echo device is $219.99 as well. This new industrial design approach largely contributes to the device’s sleek look and feel. It does things like helping equalize the sound spread around the entire room.
Enhancing User Experience with Alexa+
Amazon is quick to point out that these new devices represent huge leaps forward in processing power and memory, allowing for vastly deeper interactions with Alexa+. Combining edge-based computing with sophisticated sensing capabilities makes for a more nimble and user-friendly experience.
“They deliver more processing power, memory, edge-based computing, and advanced sensing capabilities to enable Alexa+ to deliver ambient AI experiences that fade into the background of daily life,” – Amazon
Amazon wants us all to adopt technology so it’s basically invisible. This investment in improving Alexa’s understanding sets users up to interact with their devices naturally and easily.
