Amazon Event: A big list of devices announced, includes Echo, Fire TV Stick and Luna

Amazon introduced some exciting innovations in its event on September 24 ahead of its prime day. This time, Amazon unveiled a completely next-generation redesigned Echo devices and most affordable Fire TV Sticks. Also, introduced some interesting smart IoT devices. Well, that is a big list. Most anticipated thing is, Amazon stepping into the cloud gaming platform with its own cloud gaming device, they called it “Luna”. Intro’s over, Let’s talk about almost every device Amazon unveiled yesterday.

Amazon Echo

Amazon Echo’s shape previously was cylindrical, now it is a sphere. The complete re-design is applied as we can see it. The light circle is now towards the bottom, which creates a kind of aura around it. It is not only beautiful now, but also powerful. It comes with the AZ1 neural edge processor, which offers 20 times more power-efficiency compared to the previous generation. And, two times faster speech-recognition. The spherical design saved more space to fit in a larger speaker that supports Adaptive Sound now. It also has Zigbee and Bluetooth Low energy helpful for us to control the other devices around. The price is $99 and in India, it’s INR 9999.

Amazon Echo Dot

Amazon Echo Dot is the younger brother of the Echo and it is now spherical too. Although the size is small, it is packed with three drivers for great sound. I have two variants to purchase. One is with LED Clock is for $49 (INR 5499) and another one is without a clock for $39 (INR 4499).

Also, there is another variant for kids. Amazon Echo Kids Edition is for $59. And is not on the Indian Amazon website yet. It comes with Tiger and Panda faces at launch.

Amazon Echo Show 10

Amazon Echo Show 10 is with a 10inch adaptive HD display and 13-megapixel wide-angle camera. The display automatically rotates to you when you interact with it. They said they worked on the motor to make it as silent as possible. It offers  2.1 channel surrounding audio. Simply, Best for an Alexa echo device which is good for Entertainment and Video Calling too. The price is $249.

Amazon Fire TV Stick

Amazon Fire TV Stick adapted a whole new user experience with simplified UI. It is now Dolby Atmos ready. It is voice-controlled through remote powered by Alexa. The price is $39 (INR 3999). There is another variant with a minified remote control, which costs you $29 (INR 2999).

eero 6 and eero Pro 6

Amazon launched a new generation of WiFi mesh routers, with WiFi 6 support. They do have Zigbee support which helps in connecting and controlling smart home appliances around. The eero 6  is available for $129 and eero Pro 6 for $229. Not available in India though.

Luna

Luna is the biggest announcement of all in this event. It is a cloud gaming service, just like Google Stadia. So we can consider it as a direct competition to them from Amazon. It officer to play on (or to stream on) on any device. For instance, PC, Mac, Smartphone, or your Fire TV. We’re all aware of what is cloud gaming. But how Luna handles is what we have to see. Amazon’s Cloud Gaming service will launch with a library of games such as Resident Evil 7, Control, A Plague Tale: Innocence, and Yooka-Laylee, and The Impossible Lair.

Luna controllers directly connect to the WiFi the same as Google Stadia. The “direct cloud technology” reduces the latency by 20ms compared to the Bluetooth controller.

The Luna controller’s price is $49 and the Subscription plan starts from $5.99. Luna + is a subscription plan that offers users to play in 4K at 60fps for selected game titles.

Ring Always Home Cam

The Ring Home Cam introduced by Amazon is what excited me after watching its demo. It is the first-ever in-home security drone. It comes out of its dock and roams around the home while you are away. If it senses someone enters the home, we can see the live feed from anywhere in the world. Also, when we are in the home, It will be inside that dock so it won’t keep an eye on or record our activities. So, privacy has priority. This is at a price of $249

Ring also launch three more devices for car security such as Ring Car Alarm, Ring Car Cam, and Ring Car Connect. These smart innovations make us feel secured and at the same time, privacy is prioritized as they’re are being with us all the time.

For all the list of launches by Amazon, take a look at this press release of Amazon Devices and Services FALL 2020

So that’s it for now, big list, isn’t it? So my title vocabulary is not wrong. Thanks for reading and do share this article if you feel it is informative. Also, keep an eye on this space while you stay home safe for more relevant updates. Hope we see you around.