There is no shortage of Echo devices on the market, with smart speakers in particular maintaining a significant lead over alternatives from Google, Apple, Sonos, and Harman…
There is no shortage of Echo devices on the market, with smart speakers in particular maintaining a significant lead over alternatives from Google, Apple, Sonos, and Harman Kardon. Based on latest reports, around 70 percent of that market belongs to Amazon, which has been accused by competitors of selling its devices below cost to achieve a dominant position. That hasn’t stopped the retail giant from exploring more ideas for Alexa connected devices. According to a Bloomberg report, Amazon is working on a new, wall-mounted Echo device that is designed to act as a smart home hub and entertainment center. Privacy button disables the microphone and camera on an Echo Show Amazon’s Lab126 hardware division is reportedly the one tasked with the development of the new device, which is said to feature a large touchscreen, a microphone array, and a camera.
