Amazon Echo Smart Plug that lets you switch on ANY device with Alexa

An as-yet unannounced Amazon Smart Plug has leaked online ahead of its release. The device, which plugs directly into a wall socket and acts as controller for any mains-connected device, is expected to bring Alexa voice control to any gadget. It is rumoured the Smart Plug will allow users to flick on the kettle or turn on a lamp with a simple voice command. The leaked images, published on the Amazon online store, arrive amid a flurry of rumours of eight new Alexa-powered device scheduled to launch this year. The new batch of in-house hardware could include a microwave, amplifier, receiver, and an in-car gadget, CNBC reported, citing sources close to the company.