Amazon s £120 Echo Spot launches in the UK from today

Today sees the UK launch of Amazon's latest Echo home device, a glorified alarm clock, which could see the firm put a camera and microphone in your bedroom. Echo Spot, which also doubles up as a small viewing screen, will probably be facing directly your bed most of the time. The device, which has been available in the US since December 2017 for $130, is also being released in Austria and Germany for €129.99 (£114 / $160) It has such sophisticated microphones it can hear people talking from across the room, even if music is playing. However, there remain privacy concerns over using such a device in the home, as Amazon devices have previously been activated when they're not wanted - meaning this small device could turn into a potential spy. Amazon wants to put a camera and microphone in your bedroom with the UK launch of its latest Echo home device that doubles up as a'smart alarm' (pictured) Amazon devices have previously been activated when they're not wanted - meaning this small device could turn into a potential spy.