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Inside Amazon’s Echo hardware event
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Amazon has transitioned from a centralized fall hardware showcase to a staggered series of product launches throughout October. Recent releases include updated Fire TV devices, Kindle e-readers, the Alexa Tablet Pro 12, and integrated security hardware from Ring and Blink.
- 01Amazon replaced its traditional singular hardware event with multiple targeted October product launches
- 02New hardware portfolio includes the Alexa Tablet Pro 12 and updated Fire TV devices
- 03Strategic expansion continues in smart home security with Ring locks and Blink 4K cameras
- 04Collaborative hardware efforts include new devices from AI-wearable startup Bee
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Amazon swapped its usual big fall hardware showcase this year for a series of smaller launches throughout October. So far this month, it has announced new Fire TV devices, new Kindles, the Alexa Tablet Pro 12, Ring's first smart lock, new hardware from AI-wearable startup Bee, and new Blink 4K cameras. Then this week, it […]