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Almost all of Amazon’s new Echo gear is available now

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Almost all of Amazon’s new Echo gear is available now

Amazon used to blast out dozens of products onstage at annual hardware events. If this October is any indication, the company has wisely changed its strategy to put more focus on each new product with its own launch. The latest round of launches focuses on Echo products, including speakers, smart displays, as well as a smart photo frame.

All products, save for the new Echo Show 16 (which might be the most interesting of the bunch), are available to buy today. This includes the Echo Dot, the Echo Studio with Home Camera, the Echo Time, and the Alexa Photo Frame. The Show 16 isn’t launching until December 16th, though you can preorder it now to save $100 off the cost.

I’m going to spin through each of the products below, just so you can view them all in one place in case you’re considering making a purchase (or a few) soon.

[Product: Amazon Echo Dot (2026) smart speaker | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXN2JWST?tag=theverge02-20]

[Product: Amazon Echo Studio with Home Camera smart speaker | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVJSF8JR?tag=theverge02-20, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVV?tag=theverge02-20]

[Product: Amazon Echo Time alarm clock | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GG1YNSPD?tag=theverge02-20]

[Product: Amazon Alexa Photo Frame | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G7LPJC7G?tag=theverge02-20]

[Product: Amazon Echo Show 16 smart display | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G37245M5?tag=theverge02-20]

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