Key Highlights from ZDNET
- Amazon hosted its Devices & Services event on September 30.
- The lineup included new Ring cameras, Echo speakers and displays, Fire TV devices, and a Kindle Scribe Colorsoft.
- ZDNET provided coverage live from the event.
On September 30, Amazon concluded its latest Devices and Services event in New York City. These exclusive events serve as platforms to unveil new products like Echo speakers, Kindle e-readers, and Fire TVs.
At the event, Amazon introduced a new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft along with a variety of products including new Ring Doorbells and cameras (featuring a full 4K range), Echo displays, and Fire TV devices. These offerings are available for preorder now. Additionally, new software features were unveiled, such as improved Alexa+ integrations in Fire TVs and a Search Party function in the Ring app for locating lost pets.
Watching the 2025 Amazon Devices & Services Event
Being an invitation-only press conference, the 2025 Devices and Services event was not livestreamed. However, ZDNET was present, providing real-time coverage and firsthand product reviews.
Amazon’s New Product Launches
Kindle Scribe Colorsoft: Amazon unveiled the new Kindle Scribe lineup, which showcases a Colorsoft model — the first of its kind with a color e-paper display. As highlighted by Panay, this model offers a writing experience akin to paper, is 40% faster, and boasts unique color processing technology.
The pricing for the Kindle Scribe starts at $430, with the Colorsoft model priced at $630. Following this, Amazon introduced Echo devices enhanced with AZ3 and AZ3 Pro processors capable of better contextual awareness through in-home sensor data. The new devices include the Echo Studio ($220), Echo Dot Max ($100), Echo Show 11 ($220), and Echo Show 8 ($180).
Ring Cameras: Ring founder Jamie Siminoff revealed Retinal Vision technology for their Video Doorbell, providing enhanced image quality at 2K resolution. The company also announced a 4K range of security cameras, with products now available for pre-order.
Blink Security Cameras and Fire TVs: The Blink Mini 2K+ and Blink Outdoor 2K+ were introduced, along with the Blink Arc for $100. Moreover, Amazon refreshed its Fire TV series, introducing the Fire TV 4 and 2 series and the Fire TV Stick 4K Select.
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