Amazon dips into wearables with smart ring and glasses
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 8:10PM 
On top of introducing the Echo Buds, Amazon ventures further into the realm of wearables with new experimental, limited-volume hardware. There's the Echo Frames and the Echo Loop. The Frames are Alexa-enabled glasses that will not have a camera or smart display but will feature microphones and a speaker. Meanwhile, the Loop is an Alexa-enabled ring that has two built-in mics and a tiny speaker as well. Both products will be released in the US on an invite-only basis later in the year.
The Echo Frames will retail for US$179.99 (approx. CA$240), and these will sell without any prescription lenses (but those can be added, if you want). The Echo Loop gets an introductory price of US$129.99 (approx. CA$170). It might appeal to users who wish to feel like some sort of spy talking into their accessories.
These are experimental products meant to let Amazon get feedback from actual customers. But who knows, maybe smart rings will be the next big thing?
Source: TechCrunch
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