https://phys.org/news/2018-09-echo-auto-alexa-amazon-product.html

Amazon invited a handful of journalists to its headquarters here Thursday to show off its new line of holiday products, which will be available in October and November.

The updated portfolio of Echo-connected speakers have better sound, improved aesthetics and useful tools. I love the new whisper trick—speak softly to Alexa and she will speak softly back to you.