Amazon revealed that it's having a hardware launch event next Thursday, September 24, which means we may have updated Echo speakers, updates to Alexa, Prime Video and Amazon Music, and new ones. echo devices. It doesn't look like the event will be broadcast live to the general public, but it's scheduled to kick off at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST (ie 3am on September 25 if you're in Australia), and we're here to cover all of the Amazon HQ announcements. There haven't been any hardware leaks so far, but the invite sent out to the media mentions "Devices and Services," so it sounds like we might hear some Alexa news and receive some new devices. Last year's event saw 14 new devices, including the Amazon Echo Studio, Amazon Echo Dot with clock, Amazon Echo Frames, and even a smart oven. Ideally, the event takes place just before Amazon Prime Day 2020; although the date has not yet been confirmed, we expect it to arrive in mid-October, before Black Friday and Cyber Monday. That means the massive sale event could include deep discounts on older Amazon Echo devices, and possibly even price cuts on new hardware to be announced this week. While we're not sure exactly what's launching on Thursday, we can make some guesses based on what we've seen last year – here are some of the devices and services we think could make an appearance at the Amazon Hardware 2020 event.
Amazon 2020 event: everything we hope to see
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Amazon Echo Studio (pictured) was announced at last year's hardware event. (Image credit: Amazon) New Amazon Echo speakers Last year's hardware event brought us a slew of new Amazon Echo speakers, and we're expecting more of the same in 2020. Some of Amazon's smart speakers received upgrades, like the Amazon Echo and the Echo Dot with a clock, while others were entirely new models, like the Amazon Echo Studio, which is the built-in speaker. High-end Dolby Atmos speaker intended for brand audiophiles. The 2020 hardware event may bring a smaller, cheaper version of the Echo Studio, perhaps sold as a pair of stereo speakers, to boost the Studio's home theater capabilities. What would be even better than that? An Amazon Echo soundbar, with Dolby Atmos to compete with the Sonos Arc. 2019 also saw budget Amazon Echo Flex, which brings the intelligence of Alexa into your home by plugging into an AC outlet and connecting to your home Wi-Fi network. Amazon has since announced a new accessory for the little speaker that also turns it into a watch. Called the Smart Clock for Echo Flex, this handy accessory tells you the time and can also automatically adjust its brightness throughout the day. We may see more Echo Flex accessories on September 24; We'd like to see a modular speaker plug-in to improve the Flex's diminutive audio quality. It's probably time Amazon updated its line of smart displays, too; Last year brought us the Echo Show 8, which combined the audio quality of the 10-inch Echo Show, with the camera shutter of the Echo Show 5, all in a new eight-inch shape. Now that the lineup is complete, could we be in for a full Show series update? Only time will tell. New Amazon Echo Buds The 2019 hardware event gave us the Amazon Echo Buds, which were the company's first true wireless headphones to rival Apple's AirPods. While we were impressed with their affordability and excellent noise reduction, sound quality and battery life left a lot to be desired, and that means the Echo Buds need an upgrade in 2020. Amazon's wireless earbud upgrades could include noise cancellation, to bring them in line with AirPods Pro, improved audio quality, and longer battery life. Today's best Amazon Echo deals Echo Dot (XNUMXrd Gen) - Smart... Echo Dot (XNUMXrd Gen) - Smart...
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The Amazon Echo Buds (pictured) probably need an upgrade. (Image credit: Amazon) New Amazon Fire TV devices It's been a while since we've seen new Amazon Fire TV streaming devices; The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K launched in 2018, and while the Fire TV Cube was updated in 2019, it might be time for a Fire TV 8K stick to round out the new wave of 8K TVs in 2020. Alexa improvements and service updates The Invitation The hardware event that was sent to the media mentioned "Devices and Services," and that means we got to see Alexa updates as well as new products. Last year, Amazon announced a new Alexa skill that allows the voice assistant to speak in the voice of actor Samuel L. Jackson (for an additional fee). More celebrity voices may be announced for Alexa, though the gloomy global mood in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic may put a damper on more frivolous announcements. Thursday's event could also see updates to Amazon services, including Prime Video, Amazon Music, Audible, and more. Weird and wacky Alexa devices No Amazon event is complete without the announcement of wacky smart home devices. Last year, the company announced its first smart glasses, the Amazon Echo Frames and the Echo Loop, an Alexa-powered smart ring (yes, you read that right). Both devices are invite-only, so perhaps the 2020 event could take place when smart wearables become available to the general public. However, the 2019 event didn't stop at wearables; Amazon also brought us a smart oven and a smart lamp, while in previous years we've seen models like the Amazon Echo wall clock. You can be almost sure that the 2020 event will bring more Alexa-powered home appliances as smart home devices become more and more popular. Today's best Amazon Fire TV deals Amazon - Fire TV Stick with ... Amazon Fire TV Stick with ...
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The Amazon Echo frames (pictured) were announced last year, so could they be released to the general public on September 24? (Image credit: Future) Amazon Fire Tablets It's unlikely, but not completely out of the question, that we'll see a new Amazon Fire or Fire HD tablet any time soon. These cheap Android tablets are designed for people who are looking for portable entertainment machines, especially parents who are looking for something to keep their kids entertained. We've already seen the Amazon Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 8 Plus this year, so we don't expect to see a new device at the product launch event. In recent years, Amazon has fallen on the trend of releasing a Fire HD 8 tablet, then a Fire HD 10 and Fire 7, alternating years. Since we've already seen tablets this year, we don't expect to see more. That said, Amazon's product launch models certainly aren't perfect, so we might see something new, maybe a kid-friendly version of a tablet, a new Plus-size model or something. brand new. Amazon Kindle It's been over a year since we last saw Amazon launch one of its Kindle e-readers. The company typically waits a year or two between iterations of each of its various Kindle lines (in addition to the Baseline, there are the Paperwhite and Oasis lines), but with the lockdown encouraging many to read more, we're hoping another one is coming. on the way. We'd first expect a new Kindle Paperwhite, as we haven't seen one in almost two years, so the fifth-generation model could be coming soon. The Paperwhite line consists of Amazon's toughest Kindles, perfect for reading outdoors in the sun and spilling drinks thanks to their sharp screens and waterproof construction. Saying that Amazon tends to release its Kindles separately from other products, so it's unlikely we'll see a new Kindle at Amazon's hardware event. If you're looking for a new e-reader, don't wait. Today's best deals on Amazon Kindle and Fire HD tablets Kindle - Now with a feature... Amazon - New Kindle - 6"...All-new Kindle, now with a... Kindle - Now with a feature...