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.
What's the Difference Between the Amazon Echo and Echo Dot? Amazon recently expanded their stable of Echo products to include the Echo Dot, the tiny sibling of the bigger Echo speaker. Let's take a look at the similarities, differences, and when and where you would want to use each product. There's a bit of confusion over what exactly the Echo Dot is.