Amazon announces new Kindle Scribes including one with a color screen
Amazon announces new Kindle Scribes including one with a color screen Amazon announced new versions of the Kindle Scribe today including the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft featuring a larger version of the customized E Ink screen technology that Amazon uses in its color e-reader. The new Scribes feature a major redesign that does away with the […]
Ring launches upgraded cameras with ‘Retinal Vision’ 4K recording
Ring launches upgraded cameras with 'Retinal Vision' 4K recording Amazon just announced some new Ring hardware with upgraded 2K and 4K recording and some fancy processing tech that’s supposed to make streams look better than the competition. The new $179.99 Ring Wired Doorbell and $59.99 Indoor Cam Plus both offer 2K resolution featuring tech that […]
Amazon event live blog: we’re here for new Echos, Kindles and more
Amazon event live blog: we're here for new Echos, Kindles and more We’re at Amazon’s fall 2025 hardware event in New York City, where the company is set to announce a bunch of new gadgets ahead of the holidays. Amazon’s teaser image for today suggested new Kindles, Echos, and maybe a TV. Whatever it is, […]
Here are 55 great deals you can snag ahead of Amazon’s fall Prime Day event
Here are 55 great deals you can snag ahead of Amazon's fall Prime Day event Amazon’s Echo Spot is an excellent smart alarm clock that’s currently $30 off. Amazon recently announced that its fall Prime Day sale — once again dubbed Prime Big Deal Days — will kick off on Tuesday, October 7th, and run […]
Amazon’s Echo Pop and Dot speakers are the cheapest they’ve been in months
Amazon's Echo Pop and Dot speakers are the cheapest they've been in months The Echo Pop is $15 off. The Echo Pop and Echo Dot are Amazon’s entry-level smart speakers, and both are currently on sale ahead of Amazon’s October Prime Day (aka Prime Big Deal Days), which officially kicks off on October 7th. Both […]
Alexa Plus is smarter — but it’s not yet smart enough
Alexa Plus is smarter — but it's not yet smart enough The new UI on the Echo Show 21 is a big improvement, but Alexa Plus needs a deeper integration with its screen-based hardware. This week, Amazon will launch new Echo hardware designed to supercharge Alexa Plus, the AI-powered upgrade to its voice assistant. I’ve […]
What to expect from Amazon’s big fall hardware event on Tuesday
What to expect from Amazon's big fall hardware event on Tuesday Amazon is hosting its 2025 fall hardware event on Tuesday, September 30th, and it could be a packed show. The company’s invite has a few not-so-subtle hints about new Echos and a new Kindle. It will also be Amazon’s next big product event for […]
The Blink security camera app is down, but Amazon is working on it
The Blink security camera app is down, but Amazon is working on it The app for Amazon’s Blink security cameras is experiencing an issue that’s preventing users from accessing their cameras, but your recordings and notifications are not affected, Amazon spokesperson Emma Daniels tells The Verge. Users on Amazon’s general Blink support forum and on […]
A number of great chargers are already on sale ahead of October Prime Day
A number of great chargers are already on sale ahead of October Prime Day Anker’s 65W 735 Charger is $14 off in the run-up to October 7th. Amazon’s October Prime Day event (also known as Prime Big Deal Days) doesn’t officially start until October 7th, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait to find […]
Amazon accidentally confirms Vega TV OS launch for 2025
Amazon accidentally confirms Vega TV OS launch for 2025 This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Amazon is moving ahead with plans to replace Android with its custom-built Vega operating system on Fire TV devices: The new […]