#amazon echo

Amazon has unveiled a new Echo Studio smart speaker at its fall 2025 hardware event, calling it the company’s “most advanced and best-sounding Echo ever.” The updated Studio is 40% smaller than the original 2019 model and features three full-range drivers, a custom woofer, spatial audio, and Dolby Atmos support. Amazon has also moved the light ring to the front for better visibility. It can also be paired with up to five Studio or Echo Dot Max speakers alongside Fire TV devices for an “Alexa Home Theater” surround sound system. The new Echo Studio is priced at $219.99 ( PHP 12,835 ), with pre-orders open now and shipments starting October 29. In the U.S., it will also include early access to Alexa Plus, Amazon’s AI-powered upgrade to Alexa. In a recent study by researchers from the University of Washington, University of California Davis, University of California Irvine, and Northeastern University, it was revealed how smart speaker systems such as Amazon Echo can be utilized for targeted ads on its users. It was found that as many as 41 advertisers sync their cookies with Amazon, while they can further sync with 247 other partners, including advertising services. "In many instances, Amazon and skills did not clearly disclose their data collection practices in their privacy policies. Read more in our articles including "Amazon debuts new Echo Studio with upgraded audio and AI features" and "New study finds smart speakers like Amazon Echo can be used for targeted ads".