Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Amazon Plans Premium Alexa Speaker With Large Screen - Bloomberg

Something to see; also check Will Amazon Silence Alexa with a Screen? (Tech.pinions)
"Amazon.com Inc. is developing a premium Echo-like speaker with a screen, a sign the world’s largest online retailer is trying to capitalize on the surprise success of its voice-controlled home gadgets and fend off competition from Google and Apple Inc.

The new device will have a touchscreen measuring about seven inches, a major departure from Amazon’s existing cylindrical home devices that are controlled and respond mostly through the company’s voice-based Alexa digital assistant, according to two people familiar with the matter. This will make it easier to access content such as weather forecasts, calendar appointments, and news, the people said. They asked not to be identified speaking about a product that has yet to be announced."
Amazon Plans Premium Alexa Speaker With Large Screen - Bloomberg

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