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Digital Trends
2 days ago
- Business
- Digital Trends
The latest Amazon Echo Buds 2 with ANC are a huge 61% off right now
Despite their best efforts with Fire TV devices, Kindles, and the surprisingly good Amazon Basics line, it is somewhat difficult to remember that Amazon is more than a retailer — that they're also a producer of products themself. This deal — which takes the $140 Amazon Echo Buds 2, drops the price by 61% (a discount of $85), and sells them for just $55 — really reminds you that Amazon is alive and well as a producer. Tap the button below to check out this neat headphones deal yourself or keep reading to see our take. Why you should buy the Amazon Echo Buds 2 The Amazon Echo Buds 2 are an affordable pair of earbuds that are comfortable to wear, have 15 hours of total battery life, and are IPX4 water resistant. They also feature ANC, something you've classically not seen below $60. And while you shouldn't expect the kind of silence you'll get from Sony's new WH-1000XM6, they'll take the edge off. Our Amazon Echo Buds 2 review mentions that where these buds really shine, instead, is their transparency mode, which is adjustable and can even make external sounds louder when dialed up to the max. As an Amazon product, you'll also enjoy how they can connect with your Alexa app's location services, helping you find your buds whenever they get lost. As an interesting quirk, the inner accelerometer of the Echo Buds 2 works as a basic step counter, making these a great Fitbit alternative if steps is the main stat you're looking to track. Classically, at their full price, there was the question of who these buds were really for. They have a special feature that lets you talk directly to Alexa hands free (i.e. there's no need for an initial button press) directly from your earbuds, so they were always handy for the Alexa-obsessed. At just $55, however, the range of interested parties goes up immensely. If you compare these buds at $55 to some of the offerings in our list of the best budget headphones and earbuds and best wireless earbuds, you're really only going to come up with two alternatives anywhere close to this price and quality — the EarFun Air Pro 4 (marked down to $63) or the Soundcore Space A40 (marked down to $59). Getting Amazon's newest buds for just $55, however, still feels like a steal, especially since that is a price that's $85 off their usual $140.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Yahoo
How to follow the Amazon devices event on February 26
It's sort of out of character for Amazon to be hosting a devices event in February, as opposed to its usual Fall launch. But this Wednesday (February 26) at 10am ET, the company is holding a presentation in New York City. As it's done in the past, Amazon won't be livestreaming this event, and you won't be able to watch Panos Panay and his colleagues present to members of the media. Don't worry about FOMO, though, because we've got you. Engadget will be attending and liveblogging the event, so if you follow our updates it'll almost feel like you're right there with us! We'll have commentary on the announcements, as well as the in-person vibes and quality of snacks. Our Sam Rutherford will be sharing pictures, too, so you won't miss a thing. Bookmark this page and come back on February 26 to stay informed! In case you were curious if it'll be worth your time, here's a quick refresher on what we expect to see at Amazon's devices event this week: Alexa. The company has teased its next-gen assistant for what feels like years at this point, promising a conversational cadence and the ability to process and execute complex requests. Rumors are sparse on what Amazon has up its sleeve, so we're not too sure whether there will be any new hardware. It's quite likely the company will show us updated Echo speakers to go along with the smarter Alexa, or a refreshed model of the Echo Buds that serve as a conduit for the assistant. For now, though, we assume there won't be new Kindles at the event, since Amazon released those late last year. Amazon is hosting an Alexa-themed event on February 26. Check out what we expect Amazon to announce, and come back to catch up on all the news from the company's showcase.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Yahoo
Amazon is holding a devices event on February 26, here's what to expect
Amazon is holding an event on February 26 at 10AM ET, and that's unusually early in the year for the company, which typically has its launches in the fall like the rest of its peers. However, considering the last time Amazon had a "devices and services" showcase was in September 2023, this one is overdue. (Yes, there was a Kindle launch in October last year, but that doesn't really count.) While we don't exactly know what the company plans on showing off, we certainly have some educated guesses. Let's get into it. First of all, the company's hardware chief, Panos Panay, and his devices and services team will be on hand. This indicates the presence of new gadgets at the event. However, the main focus will likely be more information on the long-promised next-gen Alexa. How do we know this? Amazon sent out five versions of a bare-bones invite to the event. Internet sleuths pieced the images together and, lo and behold, the background spells out the word 'Alexa.' See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The AI-infused refresh has faced several delays since first being announced back in 2023. We reported that the team was having trouble getting the updated chatbot to do basic things, like creating a timer and turning on smart lights. These kinds of tasks have been the bread and butter of the current Alexa chatbot for years. The development team has also reportedly had issues with hallucinations. The company claims the new LLM-powered Alexa will be able to 'process nuance and ambiguity—much like a person would—and intelligently take action." Amazon says that it'll be able to complete complex requests, like 'Alexa, every weeknight at 9PM, make an announcement that it's bedtime for the kids, dim the lights upstairs, turn on the porch light and switch on the fan in the bedroom.' That sounds useful, if it works. That brand-new Alexa would likely benefit from some dedicated hardware, thus the inclusion of Panay and his team. It's been a while since we've gotten updates to the Echo line of smart speakers, so a refresh of some kind is more than likely. It's also possible the budget-friendly and useful Echo Buds earbuds will get an upgrade. What shouldn't we expect? Well, Amazon just introduced some new Kindles at the tail-end of last year. It'd be weird to see an e-reader at this event. Also, while it's possible the company could introduce new Fire tablets and the like, that doesn't really gel with the whole Alexa theme. Update, February 13 2025, 12:05PM ET: This story has been updated to add context in the intro on when Amazon last held a "devices and services" event.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Yahoo
What to expect at Amazon's devices event on February 26
Amazon is holding an event on February 26 at 10AM ET. While we don't exactly know what the company plans on showing off, we certainly have some educated guesses. Let's get into it. First of all, the company's hardware chief, Panos Panay, and his devices and services team will be on hand. This indicates the presence of new gadgets at the event. However, the main focus will likely be more information on the long-promised next-gen Alexa. How do we know this? Amazon sent out five versions of a bare-bones invite to the event. Internet sleuths pieced the images together and, lo and behold, the background spells out the word 'Alexa.' See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The AI-infused refresh has faced several delays since first being announced back in 2023. We reported that the team was having trouble getting the updated chatbot to do basic things, like creating a timer and turning on smart lights. These kinds of tasks have been the bread and butter of the current Alexa chatbot for years. The development team has also reportedly had issues with hallucinations. The company claims the new LLM-powered Alexa will be able to 'process nuance and ambiguity—much like a person would—and intelligently take action." Amazon says that it'll be able to complete complex requests, like 'Alexa, every weeknight at 9PM, make an announcement that it's bedtime for the kids, dim the lights upstairs, turn on the porch light and switch on the fan in the bedroom.' That sounds useful, if it works. That brand-new Alexa would likely benefit from some dedicated hardware, thus the inclusion of Panay and his team. It's been a while since we've gotten updates to the Echo line of smart speakers, so a refresh of some kind is more than likely. It's also possible the budget-friendly and useful Echo Buds earbuds will get an upgrade. What shouldn't we expect? Well, Amazon just introduced some new Kindles at the tail-end of last year. It'd be weird to see an e-reader at this event. Also, while it's possible the company could introduce new Fire tablets and the like, that doesn't really gel with the whole Alexa theme.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Amazon is holding a devices event on February 26
Amazon is set to show off some new stuff later this month. The company has scheduled a devices event for February 26 in New York City. The company's hardware chief, Panos Panay, and his devices and services team will be on hand. The event will start at 10AM ET. The event invitation that Amazon sent to the media doesn't give much away. It includes the date, the Amazon smile/arrow logo and a tagline that reads "See what's next." Some swoopy blue lines are in the background. It hasn't been too long since Amazon refreshed the Kindle lineup, so it seems a little unlikely that we'll see new e-readers from the company later this month. Instead, Amazon may finally be ready to spill the beans about the long-gestating next-gen Alexa, which it reportedly planned to reveal last October before a delay. The head of Amazon's artificial general intelligence said in January that the company had been dealing with technical difficulties, such as incorrect or false results that tend to be an issue for generative AIs. If, indeed, the next-gen Alexa is the focal point of the event, Amazon may have new audio gear to show off. As such, new Echo speakers and Echo Buds could be on the agenda. We might also learn just how much Amazon plans to charge for a subscription to this turbocharged version of Alexa.
