Echo Frames
There’s no camera or display – this isn’t a Google Glass rival – just microphones and some form of speaker so you can have “all-day access to Alexa” while keeping your eyes, ears and hands free for other stuff.
They will go on sale in limited quantities later in 2019 for a special price of $179.99, and will likely only be offered to US customers.
Echo Loop
Along the same lines, but in the form of a wearable ring, the Loop also has dual-mics and the smallest speaker ever in an Echo to give you that same access to Alexa.
There’s also a built-in haptic engine that notifies you of alerts or incoming calls, and a button so you can talk to Alexa – she’s not always listening.
The Loop will cost $99.99 for the ‘invite phase’.
As you’d expect, both devices still need to be paired to your phone in order to give Alexa that much-needed internet connection.
The gadgets were revealed alongside the new third-generation Echo, a new Echo Dot with a display, and a mid-sized 8-inch Echo Show.
Jim has been testing and reviewing products for over 20 years. His main beats include VPN services and antivirus. He also covers smart home tech, mesh Wi-Fi and electric bikes.
