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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Feb 05 2025 17:00:08

Amazon just sent invites for an February 26 event, and we might finally see 
the debut of the next-gen Alexa

Date:
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:55:11 +0000

Description:
Amazon just surprised us with invites for a devices event on February 26, and 
while the invite doesn't tell us much, the use of blue is certainly an 
Alexa-themed hint.

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just announced a devices event for February 26 The event graphic invites us 
to "see what's next" Amazon will likely use the stage to finally show off its 
next-generation Alexa 

Weve all been wondering where the AI-infused Alexa is, and it seems like the 
technology giant is nearly ready to tell us. Amazon just sent out invites for 
a devices-focused event on February 26. Panos Panay, Amazons SVP of Devices, 
will be there alongside other devices and services team members, and we have 
a teaser image with a very familiar shade of blue. The event will be in New 
York City, though it is invite-only, and Amazon will not be livestreaming it. 

Amazon promises well see whats next. That is the only featured text on the 
invite, alongside the brand's logo and the date. Its not much to go off, 
though it does tease products and services. Maybe the biggest hint is a 
swirly shape in bright blue  maybe a portion of a lowercase script 'a'. 
(Image credit: Amazon) 

We all know that Amazons working on its next generation of the Alexa virtual 
assistant, which was shown off at the last formal devices event held in 
September 2023 at the company's second HQ in Virginia. Since then, though, we 
havent had much news aside from leaks that its being worked on and will 
eventually debut. 

Amazon skipped a formal devices event in 2024, but several still trickled out 
throughout the year  most notably a new lineup of Kindles in October. There 
was also the supersized Echo Show 21 alongside a next-gen Echo Show 15 in 
November, and the Echo Spot was reintroduced over the summer. All three of 
these, as well as the rest of the Echo lineup, still feature the same old 
Alexa assistant that weve all come to know. 

That same version of Alexa is also on the new Fire TV devices  an entry-level 
streaming stick and the first mini LED-powered TV models . It remains to be 
seen if these devices will get the Alexa first teased in September 2023 with 
an LLM backing for a more conversational tone, and if the rumored 'brain 
transplant' will be supported. Premium Alexa? 

Suffice to say, Amazon is clearly ready to talk about something, and it seems 
that all signs are pointing to the next generation of Alexa. The use of 
Devices and Services is also worth a callout, as its rumored that Amazon 
might end up charging for Alexa. Amazon might also debut some new hardware, 
which could be a next-generation full-size Echo speaker, or even an update to 
the bite-sized Dot. 

Well know more soon as the event is just three weeks away, and TechRadar will 
be on the ground, breaking down what Panos and the team at Amazon unveil. Let 
us know in the comments what you think might be shown off and if youd pay for 
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https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/amazon-just-sent-invites-for-an-febr
uary-26-event-and-we-might-finally-see-the-debut-of-the-next-gen-alexa


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