C by GE Sol Lamp Reviewed

Geekwire Reviews the Alexa enabled GE Lamp.  Much more colorful than the pic shown here.   But not bright enough to flood a whole room with light. Video in operation at link.

Talk to the lamp: We tried GE’s Sol, a $200 light with Amazon Alexa inside   By Todd Bishop

" .... The lamp, officially known as “C by GE Sol,” is touted by the tech and electronics giants as the first lamp with Alexa inside. It goes on sale starting Monday for $199.99. We’ve been testing out a preview unit in the GeekWire offices and studios for the past week. Despite some shortcomings, it’s an interesting glimpse into where the technology world is headed, as more devices start arriving with intelligent features built-in.  ...  " 

Alexa Powered Lamp by GE

Had heard of this late last year, it is here:

GE's Sol lamp is the world's first Alexa-powered desk lamp, and it's brilliant  ... "

Amazon's Alexa voice assistant can no longer be contained to the company's Echo devices.

From smartwatches to Echo clones like the Eufy Genie, device makers are eager to integrate Alexa voice controls into everything imaginable. Late last year, GE announced the C by GE Sol, the world's first Alexa-powered smart LED lamp that requires no additional hardware or setup, and now it's finally available.

You plug it in, connect your Amazon account, and — boom — you're living in the future.  ... " 

Only $200 for preorder.

GE Sol Alexa Lamp

The futuristic Alexa lamp, functioning as lighting and assistant, reported on last year, is reported as coming out by fall for the Smart home:

   GE’s Alexa lamp will be available in September for $200   by Jacob Kastrenakes

(Update)  And more details about the Alexa enabled GE Sol

GE Makes an Alexa Techno Lamp

An odd thing, but will it match your decor?   Techno geek looking.   Lots of folks jumping into the Alexa intelligence thing.  Form meets function, they say.  Now if you could float a hologram screen into the center of the lamp circle, this would be starship ready.  Not said  to be available until Q2 of 2017.



GE made a circular lamp with Alexa in it  by Jacob Kastrenakes

Amazon started allowing other companies to build Alexa into their own products last year, and today GE is unveiling what might be the most compelling example yet. It’s a wild LED lamp that’s kind of like what would happen if you attached a large, glowing ring to the top of an Echo Dot.

The lamp looks all at once futuristic, kind of goofy, and like it’ll fit terribly in your apartment. But having a thing that looks like a physical re-creation of the Cortana ring at home just seems kind of great.  ... "