Amazon revealed at this time at its {hardware} and providers occasion that the Echo Studio, Amazon’s premium, $200 sensible speaker, will get some vital software program upgrades together with a brand new colour possibility.
Software program updates in line for the Echo Studio embrace new spatial audio processing know-how and frequency vary extension. Nedim Fresko, Amazon VP of Alexa Gadgets and Developer Applied sciences, informed CNET the audio enhancements will make for, “an immersive audio expertise for purchasers like what you’ll get in knowledgeable studio, all from a single machine.”
Fresko added that the new audio technology is included on all new Studio devices. And if you already own an Echo Studio, a simple software update will bring your device up to speed with the latest Studio capabilities by the end of this year.
Along with the tech upgrades, the Echo Studio is sporting a new look, glacier white, in addition to the original charcoal color. Preorders for the new, lighter-colored Amazon Echo Studio begin today. Retail price for the Amazon Echo Studio speaker is $200 for both the white and charcoal models, though that price may drop at the next, and upcoming, Amazon Prime Day.
Stay tuned to CNET for more on the latest from Amazon’s product event.