Group 1 - Amazon's devices unit is forming a new team called ZeroOne, focused on creating breakthrough consumer products and entirely new product categories, led by Microsoft veteran J Allard [1][2] - The ZeroOne team is working on projects that include a new smart home product, emphasizing design thinking and rapid experimentation [2] - This development follows Amazon's recent decision to cut about 100 jobs in its devices and services unit as part of a regular business review [3] Group 2 - The devices and services unit is responsible for products like Kindle eReader, Echo smart home devices, Zoox robotaxi, and Alexa [3] - Amazon is preparing to release a "constellation" of devices powered by artificial intelligence, as stated by Panos Panay, head of the devices and services division [3][4] - The company has begun integrating AI into various devices, including Ring security cameras, Eero Wi-Fi routers, and Echo smart speakers [4]

After launching a new version of Alexa dubbed Alexa+ last week, Amazon is reportedly preparing to release a “constellation” of devices powered by artificial intelligence (AI).“You can imagine … a constellation of devices that has to come together to make it a better experience,” Panos Panay, head of Amazon’s devices and services business, told CNN in an interview posted Thursday (Feb. 27).Panay didn’t say what devices might be included in that group, according to the report.The report noted that Amazon alre ...