Amazon Upgrades Echo Studio with 13MP Camera and Redesigns Echo Show 16 with AI-Generated Interface

Amazon has expanded its Echo speaker lineup with two major hardware upgrades, adding vision capabilities to the Echo Studio and introducing an entirely redesigned AI-powered interface for the Echo Show 16. The new Echo Studio with Home Camera combines the speaker's high-fidelity audio with a 13-megapixel front-facing camera, enabling users to monitor their home remotely through the Alexa app's Live View feature. The camera powers Alexa+ visual intelligence, allowing the assistant to identify what's happening in a room and help with tasks like telling you if you've left the lights on or checking on pets while away. The device costs $250, with an optional stand available for $40.