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>An Echo Dot is $25

Yup, price point is solved for the "just timers and some music" people, but now you're stuck in Amazon's orbit.




That's a pretty weak orbit though if that's all I'm using it for. (I do use mine for music sometimes but it's actually connected to Apple Music.) I could switch to a different assistant tomorrow if I wanted to. I've literally never ordered anything by voice--and can't really see doing so.


I mean, these things are credibly accused of violating the Federal Wiretap Act, it's not just about the walled garden:

https://epic.org/wp-content/uploads/privacy/internet/ftc/EPI...

EDIT: other point I forgot - original article says they're bleeding money, so clearly $25 isn't sustainable right now anyways.




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