Overview

• Amazon introduced four Echo models built for Alexa+—Echo Dot Max ($99.99), Echo Studio ($219.99), Echo Show 8 ($179.99) and Echo Show 11 ($219.99)—running new AZ3/AZ3 Pro chips with Omnisense sensor fusion; preorders open today with Echo speakers shipping Oct. 29 and Shows on Nov. 12.
• Fire TV updates include new Omni QLED sets starting at $479.99 and a Fire TV Stick 4K Select for $39.99 that runs the new Vega operating system, enabling faster performance plus Alexa+ features like natural‑language scene search.
• Kindle Scribe expands with an 11‑inch Colorsoft model starting at $629.99 later this year, alongside refreshed Scribes at $429.99 and $499.99 that add faster performance, improved pen experience and AI tools for note summaries with future Alexa+ document conversations.
• Ring rolled out 2K and 4K cameras featuring “Retinal Vision” image tuning, facial recognition via Familiar Faces, Alexa+ doorbell greetings and a Search Party feature for lost dogs; examples include a $249.99 Wired Doorbell Pro 4K and a $59.99 Indoor Cam Plus 2K with preorders starting today.
• Alexa+ remains in early access for more than a million users at $19.99 per month or free with Prime, with new devices offering early access out of the box and an Alexa+ Store planned for third‑party services.