Amazon Unveils Refreshed Lineup of Five Alexa Smart Home Devices

Amazon has introduced a refreshed lineup of five Alexa-powered smart home devices led by devices chief Panos Panay. The newly detailed hardware roster includes a redesigned 16-inch Echo Show 16 smart display priced at $499.99 with built-in Fire TV, a $249.99 Echo Studio speaker featuring object-recognition capabilities, an upgraded $99.99 Echo Dot with smart hub and Wi-Fi extender functions, a $199.99 Echo Time bedside clock with contactless sleep-sensing technology, and a $199.99 Alexa Photo Frame. The expansion aims to defend Amazon's connected home market share against rivals including Apple.