Amazon.com Inc. announced its first smart thermostat in partnership with Honeywell Home — a potential competitor to Alphabet Inc.\u2019s Google Nest.<\/p>\n
The new device will sell for $60, Dave Limp, the company\u2019s devices chief said. With rebates, the price of the gadget could drop to as little as $10, he said. The thermostat works with Alexa, letting users control it by voice.<\/p>\n
The company announced the product at its annual new gadgets and services launch event on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Amazon is also developing several other devices for the future, including wearables aimed at kids and seniors, a television sound bar and a home robot, Bloomberg has reported.<\/p>\n
Amazon has plenty of competition, including Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp., which recently unveiled their own new devices.<\/p>\n
Google is also planning to announce its next-generation devices, including a new Pixel 6 phone, in October. The new products arrive as consumers shift to hybrid and remote work environments.<\/p>\n
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