Obviously, I can’t speak to the new AZ1 Neural Edge module’s efficiency, but if it will get Alexa to respond faster, I’m okay with giving it a try. The Echo Dot I currently use is considerably slow at doing what I ask of it. Pre-orders for the new Echo smart speaker are open already, in the US, and you can get it in one of three colours: Charcoal, Glacier White, and Twilight Blue. The device will begin shipping from October 22.