Amazon dropped a bunch of new products yesterday, all with the aim of making your home smarter. The most noteworthy of the bunch is the new Amazon Echo Spot, which exists somewhere between clock and mini computer. Drop the Echo Spot on your nightstand, in your kitchen, or anywhere else in your home and it will serve as a clock when not being used. But when you use it you’ll get the power of Alexa. Ask it for the news, to play your music, or even to read you a book. Basically, use it just like you would use a standard Amazon Echo. Unlike that device, however, the Echo Spot is equipped with a 2.5-inch screen. That screen allows you watch video clips, see the lyrics to the song that’s playing, browse grocery lists, and much more. You can also use it to control your smart home with simple commands. If you’ve been thinking of getting an Echo, you may want to hold off until the Echo Spot hits Amazon on December 19.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
