Amazon unveils new $79 Echo Spot smart alarm clock.
- The Echo Spot alarm clock, priced at $79, was launched by Amazon and boasts an upgraded display and enhanced audio quality.
- Since 2017, the Echo Spot has been the first device to receive an upgrade from Amazon.
Amazon unveiled a new Echo Spot alarm clock on Monday, boasting a sleeker look and enhanced sound quality for $79.
The device now features a display for checking time, weather, and playing songs, while Amazon improved the speaker's sound quality with clearer vocals and deeper bass.
The Echo Spot has received its first upgrade since its introduction in 2017. The previous version, priced at $129, included a semicircle design, a full-size display, and a camera.
The new Echo Spot is available for purchase by Amazon Prime members for $44.99 until July 17, during the Prime Day megasale.
The Echo Spot is being updated by Amazon, which is predicted to revamp Alexa, the voice assistant that powers its smart speakers, according to CNBC's previous report. The company usually makes numerous announcements regarding its Echo and Alexa lines during its fall event, which typically takes place in September.
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