Amazon's Panos Panay says AI devices will replace the need to use apps
TechCrunch AI · rss · 2026-10-16
Speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt, Amazon devices chief Panos Panay described a future where ambient AI devices work in the background, anticipating users' needs instead of waiting for commands — eliminating the need to open apps. The vision aligns with his Echo and new Bee personal AI device push, signaling Amazon's bet on a post-app device paradigm.
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