Amazon is holding an Alexa hardware device event on September 24th at 1PM Eastern.It’s only saying that there will be “some news.”The event is invitation-only, so it might not be streamed to the public. Device announcements might be very different during the 2020 pandemic, but that isn’t stopping Amazon from holding its customary fall Alexa event and launching new Echo products. Suffice it to say Amazon won’t be holding an in-person gathering like it did for the 2019 Alexa event. Read more: The best Alexa speakers beyond the EchoAmazon has historically used its events to introduce updated Echo speakers and smart displays, along with a few surprises. Amazon can’t afford to be complacent with its 2020 Echo offerings — it could face much tougher competition before the year is over.

Source: The Nation September 18, 2020 18:11 UTC