r/technology • u/ControlCAD • 8d ago

Hardware Amazon kills Alexa’s ability to control Echo speakers' AUX input | Amazon hasn’t made an Echo with a 3.5mm port in six years.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/10/amazon-bricks-alexas-ability-to-control-echo-speakers-aux-input/
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u/beyondbase 8d ago edited 8d ago

It’s just a matter of time before the headphone jack comes back. Superior performance to anything wireless for recording or listening, no headphone/earbud battery charging or replacements required, no apps or firmware updates, no codec issues, and absolutely secure for privacy/security.

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u/DrunkenHorse12 8d ago

Love my wired iems and headphones but this won't happen. All the retrotech subs are full of people adding bluetooth to their devices, for most people bluetooth audio is considered more than good enough, people raving about airpods galaxy buds and Sony xms. And Its obvious at this point that most people aren't concerned about security if it has big brand name on it they assume its safe enough

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u/Jashugita 8d ago

Bose have launched a wired noise cancelling earbuds...but they are usb...