Amazon turns its most capable smart speaker into a smart camera, too
Summary
Amazon adds a camera to its Echo Studio, turning a high-end smart speaker into a smart camera with real-time recognition and potential privacy implications. The device integrates a 13MP camera, an AI accelerator, and Alexa+ features, while Amazon emphasizes privacy controls and optional camera usage. This article provides material for discussions on consumer IoT security, AI-assisted devices, and privacy trade-offs.