Amazon unveiled on November 6th the new Echo-A Smart Bluetooth speaker that is part Google search, and part Siri.
The Echo is essentially a speaker with artificial intelligence, in which you are able to talk and give commands to. It has a 24/7 featured listening functioning that permits the user to conduct an array of tasks, such as do query search, play music on your phone, or do mathematical equations.
Features
Due to the fact it is still in its premature stages, Amazon said that it Echo will continually learn new commands as it is always connected to the internet. This will increase its functionality, and what is able to do.
Echo currently is able to do some things already:
-Through the Android app play your music
– Activate iHeart Radio
– Access Amazon music library
-Receive the latest information related to news and weather
-Pull up information from encyclopedia or dictionary based websites
-Command to do a shopping list, or set an alarm, etc.
– With voice recognition you are able to respond and listen to commands even over music.
Technology Specifications
The device’s technological specs are impressive, as they have a long list of features that will over time increase. At 9.25 x 3.27 inches, this device has an illuminating ring that is a command response. The 2.5 inch woofer, microphone, and volume ring that provides a deeper response to bass without quality loss. A crisp clear 2 inch tweeter, which is designed to have omni-directional audio, and 360 projections.
The devices interesting specs includes the ability for the user to touch to turn on or off the device, and control the volume. It doesn’t come with complicated designs, which makes for easy use, and provides external volume and action buttons.
What It offers
The machines whole purpose is to generally assist people to make things easier. Time is something that people that they could have more. The device’s strongest points are that it can decrease the time spent doing searches, Googling weather or other information online.
Another of the device’s strongest features is that it acts a personal virtual assistant. All you have to do is speak to the device, and it will set your alarm automatically and effortlessly. This will come in handy after a work day, or you need to set the time to cook. At its dimensions, it is an alternative that is smaller than a stereo system. If you are restricted to the space in your apartment of room, it becomes a convenient feature.
Impression Overall
Siri has been proclaimed by many iPhone users that it is the best aspect of purchasing an iPhone. However, Android users haven’t been able to experience a Siri like feature. So Amazon has set its sights on the Android market. This can potentially be a strong challenge for the Siri feature from Apple. It will cost $199.00, but for seasonal pricing it can cost $99.00 for prime members from Amazon.
When you look at the features, however, and what it offers, this innovation can help bring people closer to living in homes that have artificial intelligence. Amazon’s Echo is a useful piece of technology that is primed to be the next big thing.