Last year saw the wacky Ring Always Home Cam, a cross between a drone and a security camera, while in 2019 the company unveiled Alexa-enabled wearables including the Echo Frames and Echo Loop, smart specs and a smart ring.
New Echos?
This year, we’re expecting the next-generation Echo devices, likely the Echo 5 and Echo Dot 5, though new Echo Shows are less likely, especially given the Show 5 and 8 had a minor refresh back in May 2021.
Ring-branded devices
It also looks like a few Ring products will be in the lineup next week. Last year we heard about the Ring Car Cam plus the Alarm and Connect, three devices specifically for in-car use. Strangely, no images were ever shown of the Car Cam, though it was said to feature interior- and exterior-facing cameras.
An image of what looks like a dash cam appeared in June on The Tape Drive, which could well be the Ring Car Cam. The site didn’t say much about it except that its codename was Jaws. Then Zats Not Funny posted an un-watermarked version of the image – below – giving us a better look, along with some extra speculation.
Lastly, the article claimed that the Always Home Cam would launch ‘in the coming weeks’ so perhaps we’ll find out an exact release date and price next week.
Jim has been testing and reviewing products for over 20 years. His main beats include VPN services and antivirus. He also covers smart home tech, mesh Wi-Fi and electric bikes.
