Amazon debuts four new Echo devices built for Alexa+

Amazon is expanding its Alexa ecosystem with the launch of four new Echo devices—the Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, Echo Show 8, and Echo Show 11—designed to showcase the capabilities of Alexa+, its next-generation AI assistant.

The company said Alexa+ users are already engaging in more natural conversations and relying on the assistant for tasks such as managing calendars, booking reservations, and controlling smart homes. With the new hardware lineup, Amazon aims to deliver what it calls “ambient AI experiences” that blend into daily life.

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