Black Friday
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The Latest Devices from Amazon, Meta, Google, and More
As the 2025 holiday season arrives, generative AI expands into consumer hardware, including smart glasses (Meta, Oakley), AI-enabled speakers (Amazon’s Alexa+ Echo, Google Home), and pendant-style AI companions (Friend). While tech giants like Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta dominate, smaller players like Plaud are also emerging. These devices offer personalized interactions and functionalities, like AI-powered assistants and real-time translation. Despite mixed initial reception, advancements in edge computing and AI chips drive the market’s potential, with Black Friday deals available on many devices.