Amazon wants you to hang Echo on your wall in the future

Your wall could be the next battleground for smart speakers, with Amazon reportedly working on a wall-mountable Echo with a screen, alongside other new Alexa-based devices.Amazon is holding a launch event on September 28, which is almost certain to introduce new Echo hardware. In a report about Amazon's Lab126 division, it seems that the online retailer is working on alternatives to its existing Echo device range.An echo with a 15-inch display may be on the way, according to internal documents seen by Bloomberg, one that could be placed on a wall or stood on a surface using a stand. Intended as a smart home control panel for device control, the codenamed 'Hoya' device will also apparently provide data on calendar appointments and package delivery notifications. Read more...