Amazon's next-gen Echo and Kindle devices are almost here

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Amazon's next-gen Echo and Kindle devices are almost here New Echo devices powered by Alexa+ are on the menu, including revamped Kindle hardware. Get ready for a parade of new Amazon devices--including Echo speakers powered by the new AI Alexa--at showcase in New York City later this month. The event is slated for September 30, and the timing puts Amazon back on track for its usual fall preview of its latest wares. Amazon skipped its typical fall event last year in favor of a smaller Kindle-only unveiling.