Amazon's New Echo Show 15 Arrives with AI Upgrade and a Papercut

Tech enthusiast Sydney Jo recently shared her unboxing experience of the new Amazon Echo Show 15, which arrived in an unexpectedly large package. The video, uploaded on July 22, 2025, captured her initial confusion and subsequent excitement as she unveiled the device. During the unboxing, Jo humorously highlighted a minor mishap, stating, "I just gave myself the biggest papercut," a relatable moment for many consumers. The package also included unique promotional items: Alexa+ branded ice pop molds, which Jo speculated were for making lemonade ice pops, evoking childhood nostalgia. The Echo Show 15, described as a 'portable' device, features a new Alexa powered by generative AI, promising a more conversational, smarter, and personalized experience. According to the device's introductory screen, it allows for full-on conversations about nearly any topic, offers dinner reservation booking, music recommendations, important document summaries, and hands-free Uber calls. Jo expressed her eagerness to explore these new functionalities, concluding her video with, "I will be playing with my new toy if anyone needs me, bye."