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Techmeme · 4 weeks ago
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Amazon announces Echo Dot with Clock, available for pre-order today for $59; original Echo Dot will still be available
Techmeme · 4 weeks ago
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Early look at Amazon's $50 screen-less Echo Auto: doesn't offer step-by-step driving directions but has voice commands for music, checking traffic, and calls
Techmeme · 4 weeks ago
Amazon’s Ring wanted to use 911 calls to activate its video doorbells. The company had worked with police and cities to build a real-time feature, emails show.
Reddit · 4 weeks ago