Amazon unveils new Echo devices including smart clock and photo frame
The short version
- Amazon announced the Echo Time smart clock with a 3.2-inch touchscreen and sleep-sensing capabilities.
- The Echo Show 16 was unveiled with a large display and a price of $499.99, with a higher-end Nanomatte option available.
- The new Echo Studio features a built-in camera for room monitoring, video calls, and integration with Fire TV.
- Amazon also launched the Alexa Photo Frame and an upgraded Echo Dot as part of its October 2026 hardware rollout.
- The company is releasing devices in a series of smaller announcements instead of one large annual hardware event.
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