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Amazon's new Echo Show devices have introduced intrusive full-screen ads, which many users find disruptive and invasive, raising concerns about privacy and the company's focus on monetization over user experience.
The author criticizes Amazon's Echo Show for displaying unremovable ads, which contradicts the company's claim that the device should blend into the background and not distract users, leading the author to consider discontinuing its use.
Amazon has announced new Echo Show devices with improved design, display, and audio quality, supporting the latest Alexa+ AI. Meanwhile, Apple is rumored to be working on a HomePod Touch, a smart home control panel with a display, expected to launch sometime next year, possibly with enhanced Siri features.
Amazon has launched two new Echo Show devices, including the Echo Show 21 with a 21-inch display, designed for smart home control and featuring compatibility with Matter, Wi-Fi, Thread, and Zigbee devices. Meanwhile, Apple is preparing to release its own smart home hub next year, which will include a camera for FaceTime, HomeKit and Matter support, and integrated Siri, but with a smaller six-inch display. Pricing for Apple's device is yet to be announced, while Amazon's Echo Show 21 is priced at $400.
Amazon has launched the Echo Show 21, its largest smart display yet, featuring double the viewing area of the Echo Show 15, which also received an upgrade. Both devices boast improved audio with double the bass and room adaption technology, enhanced camera capabilities with a wider field of view and better zoom, and noise reduction for clearer video calls. They include a built-in smart home hub compatible with Matter, Wi-Fi 6E, and can control various smart devices. The Echo Show 21 is priced at $399.99, while the upgraded Echo Show 15 costs $299.99.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 offers significant discounts on various Amazon devices, including the Kindle Paperwhite for $135, Kindle Scribe for $235, Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $35, Fire HD 10 Tablet for $75, and Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) for $85. These deals are among the best of the year, making it an ideal time to purchase Amazon hardware.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 offers significant discounts on various Amazon devices, including the Kindle Paperwhite for $135, Kindle Scribe for $235, Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $35, Fire HD 10 Tablet for $75, and Echo Show 8 for $85. These deals are among the best of the year, and the article provides a detailed guide to the top picks and additional device discounts.
Tech experts recommend keeping an eye out for Amazon's Echo Pop, Echo Show, Fire TV Stick, Kindle, and Prime Video during the Black Friday sale. The Echo Pop offers a stylish design and a two-for-one deal, while the Echo Show combines tablet features with Alexa voice capabilities. The Fire TV Stick can transform a standard TV into a smart TV, and the Kindle is expected to see a price drop. Additionally, Prime Video is currently offering a free trial, allowing users to enjoy a wide range of movies and series.
Amazon's Echo Show smart displays come with a lot of bloatware promoting Amazon's services, but there are ways to set it up to show only what you want. By toggling off various options in the settings, you can remove the spam and have the Show display only pretty pictures. Additionally, you can customize the photo display settings in the Alexa app for a more personalized experience.
Amazon has started offering early Prime Day deals on Echo Show devices, with prices slashed by up to 71%. The second-gen Echo Show 8 is currently marked down by 54% to $60, while the third-gen Echo Show 10 is available for $160 instead of $250. The third-gen Echo Show 5 is priced at $40, but a bundle deal including the Echo Show 5 and a Philips Hue smart color bulb is available for just $2 more, offering a total savings of $103. Other smart home devices like Echo smart speakers and Blink doorbells and cameras are also on sale.
Amazon is offering all-time low prices on its Echo Show smart displays, with the 2023 Echo Show 5 priced at just $39.99, a 56% discount. The compact device features a 5.5-inch display, enhanced speakers, a 2MP camera, and privacy features. The recently released Echo Show 10, with a 10.1-inch HD screen and a 13MP camera, is also available at a best-ever price of $159.99, a $90 price drop. The deals are part of the upcoming Prime Big Deals Day sale.
Amazon has introduced the Echo Show 8 Photos Edition, a smart display that functions as a digital photo frame. Priced at $159.99, the Photos Edition comes with a six-month subscription to Amazon's PhotosPlus service, which enables an enhanced photo mode. This mode allows users to make their personal photos the primary content on the Echo Show 8's home screen. After the initial six months, users must pay $1.99 per month to continue using the Photo Mode. The standard Echo Show 8 does not have access to this feature. While some may find the subscription model for a digital photo frame unappealing, it offers an alternative to the rotating homescreen ads and promotions that are present on the standard Echo Show.
Amazon is offering early Prime Day deals on its Echo Show series, with the Echo Show 5 third generation available at a 50% discount, bringing its price down to $45. The Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 10 are also on sale at record-low prices. The Echo Show 8 is discounted by 54% to $60, while the Echo Show 10 is discounted by 35% to $163. These smart displays offer features such as improved sound quality, faster speeds, video calling capabilities, and compatibility with popular music streaming services.
Gamers can claim up to 20 games by getting a one-year PlayStation Plus Essential membership for $48.43 (about $12 off) at Eneba with offer code USPlus until May 9th at 7AM ET. Lego sets including the Lego Orchid, Lego Succulents, Lego Bonsai Tree, and Lego Vespa are on sale at Best Buy and Amazon. The latest Echo Show 8 smart display is on sale for $74.99 ($55 off) at Amazon, while the Echo Show 15 is currently $184.99 ($65 off). Anker’s 623 MagGo 2-in-1 magnetic wireless charger is on sale for $47.99 ($32 off) at Amazon. Best Buy is selling the Among Us Collector’s Edition on Windows PC for $32.99 ($47 off) on a clearance sale.
The Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Scribe are on sale at their best prices of the year, with the Paperwhite starting at $99.99 and the Scribe at $289.99. The Bose QuietComfort 45 noise-canceling headphones are also on sale for $279, while the Amazon Echo Show 8 is available for $74.99. Additionally, the Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell is still on sale for $79.99, and the LG C2 OLED TV is available for $899.99. Nomad is also offering up to 20% off on a variety of Apple accessories.