With smart speakers and voice-activated appliances, consumers have invited Amazon Alexa into the home to help streamline a variety of tasks with voice commands—and now, the Amazon Echo Loop is being introduced to help people take Amazon Alexa anywhere. The Alexa-enabled smart ring has two microphones that can be activated with a tap, plus the smallest speakers to ever be seen on an Echo device. The wearable device vibrates to alert the wearer of an incoming notification or call.
Like a smartwatch, the Amazon Echo Loop is paired to a phone for on-the-go use and makes it easy to handle a variety of tasks like adding items to a to-do list, placing phone calls and much more.
To start, the Amazon Echo Loop will only be sold as part of an invite-only program and Amazon has created a free kit that helps people determine the best size of the ring before they buy.
Voice Assistant Smart Rings
The Amazon Echo Loop Helps to Take Amazon Alexa on the Go
Trend Themes
1. Voice-activated Wearables - The trend of voice-activated wearables allows for more seamless everyday tasks and opens up opportunities for new product development.
2. Personal Assistant Technology - As personal assistant technology becomes more portable and accessible, there is opportunity for further innovation in the development of voice-activated devices.
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Industry Implications
1. Wearable Technology - As smart rings and other wearables become more popular, there is potential for the wearable technology industry to expand and improve upon current offerings.
2. Personal Assistant Devices - With the introduction of Amazon Echo Loop, the personal assistant device market presents an opportunity for further innovation in the development of wearable and portable devices.
3. Fashion Technology - The inclusion of smart jewelry in the fashion world presents opportunities for the fashion and tech industries to collaborate and create new, innovative products.