Amazon Unveils AI-Powered Kindle Scribe and Smart Home Upgrades
Amazon has announced a slew of updates to its devices, aiming to create a more integrated smart home experience. The company's AI-powered assistant, Alexa+, will now provide personalised insights and controls for various devices and services. Meanwhile, the new Kindle Scribe is set to hit the US market, boasting a color screen option and enhanced AI capabilities.
The Kindle Scribe, launching at $499.99 for the basic model and $629.99 for the color version, is Amazon's latest e-reader. It features a larger, glare-free E Ink screen and is lighter than its predecessors. The device can access documents from Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive, and users can ask generative AI for book summaries or character information. It also comes with AI-powered notebook and search functions.
The Ring doorbell is getting a significant upgrade. It will now manage deliveries and provide instructions for delivery workers. The device will also feature 2K or 4K resolution, AI facial recognition, and pet reunification features. These updates are part of Amazon's broader strategy to create a seamless connected home experience where devices interact with each other using AI and Alexa+.
Panos Panay, the head of Amazon's Devices and Services division, joined the company from Microsoft in 2023. He is leading the device division in creating new products that focus on quality and user experience, particularly in the smart home market.
Amazon's Kindle e-reader is getting an AI upgrade after almost 20 years, demonstrating the company's commitment to enhancing its devices with the latest technology. With these updates, Amazon is positioning itself to provide a more integrated and intelligent smart home experience for its users.
