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. Vega OS is finally here: On Tuesday, Amazon officially unveiled its new, custom-built Vega entertainment devices operating system with the launch of the Fire TV Stick 4K Select, a new streaming stick that comes with …
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If you’re the type of reader who picks up their book after a few days off (or even one) and thinks, “What in the world is happening here?” Amazon’s new Kindle Scribe models, announced Tuesday, have an AI feature that solves the problem. Story So Far, as the feature is called, supplies forgetful readers with a quick synopsis of what …
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What you need to know Amazon announced its new Fire TV Stick 4K Select, a streaming dongle that sports its new in-house VegaOS, which replaces Android. The 4K Select stick focuses on 4K TVs with “vibrant quality,” as well as a faster, lighter weight software for opening apps and streaming content. Amazon also announced two new Omni QLED TVs, a …
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Okay so at this point, we all understand what’s so great about having an e-reader, right? sure, some of us prefer having a physical book in hand and enjoy being able to display our collection on our shelves, but you can’t deny the convenience and practicality of having a Kindle. You can carry around thousand of books with you when …
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Amazon’s fall hardware event had a little of everything: updated Echo speakers, several Blink security devices, and even a Kindle Scribe with a color screen. Most of the gadgets won’t ship for at least a couple of weeks, if not longer; however, most are also available for preorder at Amazon if you want to be among the first to try …
Read More »When it comes to new Echo speakers, Amazon rarely shows something that will appeal to customers who crave premium sound quality. The last time it did, it debuted the Echo Studio, which could handle immersive Dolby Atmos and double as a home theater speaker. At its hardware event in NYC today, Amazon unveiled an updated Echo Studio with new drivers, …
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With more to watch than ever before, Alexa+ makes it easy to find something you love. Ask for a show like the one you binged last weekend, mention you want something family-friendly for movie night, or simply ask for something with your favorite actor. Alexa+ gives you options, all based on your conversation, and when you find what you want, …
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Amazon announced the new Fire TV 4K Select streaming stick at its fall 2025 hardware event on Tuesday. The new streaming stick will cost $39.99 and ships in October. The stick offers “vibrant 4K picture quality,” support for HDR 10 Plus, and “apps that launch remarkably fast,” Amazon says. It will work with “your favorite streaming services” and will “soon” …
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Amazon Devices & Services Senior Vice President Panos Panay speaks during an Amazon Devices launch event in New York City, U.S., February 26, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Amazon on Tuesday unveiled a slew of new smart speakers and voice-activated displays that are revamped with Alexa+, its personal assistant that’s powered by generative artificial intelligence. The company debuted the Echo …
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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 speakers are currently discounted to their lowest prices since the middle of June, which means they’re beating their summer Prime Day prices. Both speakers …
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