Often, the original meaning of these cultural elements is lost or distorted, and such displays are often viewed as disrespectful by members of the originating culture, or even as a form of desecration.
Amazon unveils new Echo Dot 2nd generation, launches Oct. 20 for $50. gallery. Amazon hasnât had stock of the original Echo Dot for months, and now we know why. The company unveiled a second-generation Echo Dot on Tuesday with a much more affordable price tag and improved voice recognition. The new Echo Dot, available in black or white and with a slightly changed design, will sell for just $49.99 when it launches in the U.S. on October 20.
The Echo is one of Amazon's top-selling gadgets, a frequent sellout, and 2015's most impressive piece of technology, per CNET's own Dan Ackerman. Alexa doesn't show any signs of slowing down in 2016, either. Demand for the upcoming Amazon Echo Dot is so high that deliveries are already backed up several months.