Amazon Upgrades Echo Frames With New Styles And Better Battery Life

Amazon has unveiled its next-generation Echo Frames, now available in a brand-new range of styles that seek to fuse fashion and technology.

These smart glasses combine Alexa’s convenience with high-end eyewear—be it in the form of sunglasses, prescription-ready lenses, or just to protect one’s eyes from blue light.

Designed for all-day comfort, these frames are crafted from premium lightweight materials and feature slimmer temples than their predecessors, allowing them to be worn throughout the entire day.

Notably, the shades now boast an improved battery life that will ensure users can enjoy up to six hours of continuous media playback or talk time on a single charge.

That’s not all. Wearers of the Echo Frames can look forward to an upgraded audio experience, thanks to the redesigned sound system and custom-built speakers.

According to the tech giant, the eyewear delivers three times more bass while directing sound more accurately into one’s while minimizing outside noise for a better listening experience.

Plus, the updated design offers enhanced speech recognition technology that’s said to be up to 10 times better, even in noisy or windy conditions.

For those looking for an alternative, Amazon is introducing Carrera Smart Glasses alongside the Echo Frames, combining the power of Alexa with fashion-forward styles designed by Carrera Eyewear.

With two distinct frame designs—the Carrera Cruiser and Carrera Sprinter—this collection allows wearers to stay connected, all while seamlessly blending into the background when not in use.

Echo Frames start at US$269.99, and Carrera Smart Glasses will retail at US$389.99. Head here for more details. 

[via Engadget and TechCrunch, images via Amazon]