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2026
Echo Acquires Minimus Assets
Echo, a secure-by-default software infrastructure company, announced it has acquired key assets from Minimus following Minimus' decision to wind down operations, giving Minimus' technology and customers a path forward within Echo's hardened software platform.
2022
Amazon starts 48-hour Alexa device promotional sale in India
Amazon kicked off a promotional sale in India offering discounts on Echo speakers, Fire TV devices, and other products. The sale was scheduled to end February 16 at 11:59 p.m. IST.
2021
Amazon discounts Echo devices and Kindle readers
Amazon offered discounts on several Echo devices and Kindle readers, including the fourth-generation Echo for $60, the Echo Show 5 for $55, and the standard Kindle with ads for $50.
2021
Amazon announces Echo devices for Disney hotel rooms
Amazon announced that its Echo listening devices would be placed in Disney hotel rooms the following year, enabling guests to request room-service items and ask for directions to a theme park.
2020
Amazon announces new Echo devices in India
Amazon announced a new version of its Echo speakers at a global virtual event on Thursday. It began pre-booking the Echo Dot, Echo Dot with clock, and Echo at listed prices, with shipments planned for later in the year.
2019
Amazon launches portable Echo speaker in India
Amazon unveiled the Echo Input Portable Smart Speaker Edition, a battery-powered Echo speaker designed for India. It was priced at 5,999 Indian rupees, with an introductory price of 4,999 rupees; shipping was set to begin on December 18.
2019
Amazon announces new smart-home devices
At its annual event, Amazon announced new gadgets, including an Amazon Smart Oven, Echo Flex plug-in smart speaker and Echo Dot with a clock.