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The rumors that Amazon is working on a version of its Echo smart speaker that has a display have been swirling for about a year, but nothing has come to fruition yet. 。
Now, just a day after Amazon launched the Amazon Echo Look, a variant of the Echo with a built-in camera, CNET 。reports the company might launch the screen-equipped Echo in May.。
reports the company might launch the screen-equipped Echo in May. 。SEE ALSO:Amazon might update Alexa with voice recognition 。
By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 。 Thanks for signing up! 。There are no new details about the product, codenamed "Knight, beyond the obvious -- a screen would open up the possibility of video chatting as well as online shopping. A 。
WSJ。report in Nov. 2016 said the device would have a 7-inch screen, improved speakers, and a new design, which would resemble a tablet on a stand instead of the standard cylinder shape. 。
CNET 。
does quote a few analysts which say the screen could improve the gadget's understanding of user queries, as well as improve the experience with a combination of voice and visual output. 。
While a screen-adorned Echo seems like a logical continuation of the smart assistant idea, rushing anything into the market just to stay ahead of the competition could be a mistake. But the assistant war is definitely heating up; in the last month or so, Google has been adding features to the Home on a weekly basis. We probably won't be waiting very long for Amazon's response. 。
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