Amazon has formed a new ZeroOne team dedicated to creating ‘breakthrough’ devices, led by J Allard, the co-founder of Xbox and former Microsoft executive. The team is reportedly working on innovative smart home products, as indicated by recent job listings seeking experts in applied science, product marketing, and customer insights. J Allard, notable for his work on the Xbox consoles, Zune MP3 player, Kin phones, and Courier tablet prototype, joined Amazon in late 2024 to explore new ideas. While details on product release timelines remain unclear, this initiative highlights Amazon’s ongoing investment in smart home technology alongside its existing Alexa ecosystem and devices like Echo, Blink, and Eero. Amazon’s recent Alexa event emphasized AI-powered advancements, including the invite-only Alexa Plus assistant available via subscription.
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