The specs tell the real story here: This isn't some stripped-down basic display masquerading as a smart TV. You're looking at full 1080p resolution on a 32-inch LED screen, which means movies and shows can appear crisp and detailed. The LED backlighting provides consistent color reproduction and solid contrast levels; those darker scenes don't just dissolve into murky messes. At a 60Hz refresh rate, motion stays smooth for any sports or action sequences.
The Echo Dot is the standard Echo's little brother. Even though its smaller, the smart speaker is still capable of producing powerful sound with a rich and deep bass with its 1.73-inch front-firing speaker You can listen to your favorite music, audiobooks, or podcasts with clear vocals and dialogue, even when you are rooms away. Since the Echo Dot is a smart home hub, you can take control of all the other smart products in your home using just your voice.
The most notable feature revealed at the event was "Familiar Faces," which uses AI to identify friends and family. Users can enroll the faces of their loved ones into the device, enabling Ring to alert them when it recognizes a visitor. The AI will also alert the user when an unfamiliar person is detected, helping them to make an informed decisions quickly.
Smart glasses are a hot buy. We've seen plenty of new models hit the market in the last several years, including Amazon's own Echo Frames, which first launched in 2019. They're an oldie, but certainly a goodie. In fact, our expert liked them so much, he ditched his Meta Ray-Bans, which are more expensive. Also: The best October Prime Day deals In if you're eyeing your own pair, you're in luck.