Overview

• Four new Echo models built for Alexa+—Echo Dot Max ($99.99), Echo Studio ($219.99), Echo Show 8 ($179.99), Echo Show 11 ($219.99)—are up for preorder today, with speakers shipping Oct. 29 and displays Nov. 12 in the U.S.
• Fire TV gets a refresh that includes the Fire TV Stick 4K Select running the new Vega OS for improved performance, plus updated Fire TV Omni QLED, 4‑Series and 2‑Series sets starting at $159.99.
• Kindle Scribe adds a color option with the Scribe Colorsoft starting at $629.99 alongside new 11‑inch Scribe models from $429.99, featuring lighter designs, faster chips, and AI tools for summarizing notes.
• Ring debuts higher‑resolution 2K/4K cameras and features such as Familiar Faces facial recognition and Alexa+ Greetings slated for December, with the pet‑recovery tool Search Party beginning rollout in November; Blink adds Arc ($99.99) and new 2K+ cameras.
• New Echo devices use AZ3/AZ3 Pro chips and the Omnisense sensor platform to run edge AI, ship with Alexa+ Early Access in the U.S., and add capabilities like Alexa Home Theater, an upcoming Alexa+ Store, and an Oura wellness integration.