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Amazon Halo is an upcoming fitness wearable that scans your body and voice

The new Amazon Halo fitness band is the latest tech offering from the industry giant.

Donovan Erskine

August 27, 2020 10:25 AM

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Amazon’s empire has long exceeded front door deliveries and has expanded into all mainstream entertainment and technology. From film, to food, to security, and even video games, Amazon is everywhere. The company is looking to make its next big step into the world of wearables with the newly announced Amazon Halo, a fitness wristband capable of performing full-body scans and monitoring user voice. 

The Amazon Halo is a screenless wrist wearable set to rival the Apple Watch. The companion app for mobile devices will display stats such as calories burned or steps taken. A Halo subscription costing $3.99 a month will be required to access the device's full breadth of analytics and feedback. 

Some of the most fascinating details of the Amazon Halo come with its scanning technology. The wearable will be able to perform a full 3D scan of the body using a smartphone’s camera, identifying body fat. What’s more, is that the device will even monitor the user’s voice, listening for emotional patterns in their voice. It will use this information to inform the user about their behavior patterns throughout the day. 

The Amazon Halo will cost $99.99 USD dollars upon release, though the company has yet to state a release date. However, users can request early access to get their hands on the wearable ahead of schedule. Those selected for early access can purchase the band for $64.99 USD and receive some months of free service. The band will launch with silver, black, and rose gold color variants.

The Amazon Halo will join a growing roster of smart technology under the banner of the megacorporation. It will be interesting to see how the device shakes out in a world where Apple Watch and FitBit have a strong hold on the fitness band market. For more on the upcoming Amazon Halo, stay tuned to Shacknews for the latest news in the world of technology.

Donovan Erskine

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Donovan is a journalist from Maryland. His oldest gaming memory is playing Pajama Sam on his mom's desktop during weekends. Pokémon Emerald, Halo 2, and the original Star Wars Battlefront 2 were some of the most influential titles in awakening his love for video games. After interning for Shacknews throughout college, Donovan graduated from Bowie State University in 2020 with a major in broadcast journalism and joined the team full-time. He is a huge film fanatic and will talk with you about movies and games all day. You can follow him on twitter @Donimals_