Earlier today we reported that Amazon was preparing to launch their next-gen Echo device. And like magic, it launched after our report. The video explains it all in a nutshell. Echo fans gain a smart home device to control lights and cameras, plus see music lyrics, photos, weather forecasts, to-do and shopping lists, and more. And considering it comes with a 7" display, it's quite the deal for the price.

The Echo Show costs US$230, or get two for US$360. No official date for availability was given.

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