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Amazon Sets Sept. 30 Devices Showcase in New York With Echo, Fire TV and Kindle Teasers

Reporters expect Alexa+‑ready hardware, with no public livestream planned.

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Alexa+ on Echo Show
Amazon has infused its famed assistant Alexa with the power of AI — an upgrade that's apparently come with drawbacks and headaches.

Overview

  • The invitation-only event starts at 10 a.m. ET at Spring Studios in Tribeca, with outlets providing liveblogs instead of a video stream.
  • Amazon’s invite imagery points to new Echo speakers, Fire TV updates and a Kindle, with a “stroke of a pen” hint suggesting a color, stylus-enabled Kindle Scribe.
  • Multiple reports indicate Amazon may unveil Vega OS, a Linux-based system poised to replace Android-derived FireOS on new Fire TV hardware, though this has not been confirmed.
  • Alexa+ remains in early access to more than a million users, priced at $19.99 per month or included with Prime, and the event is expected to emphasize devices designed for the assistant.
  • Recent list-price cuts on Ring, Blink and eero products have fueled expectations of refreshes for those lines, based on retailer listings observed ahead of the showcase.