Alexa + big screen for video calls and spotify? Pre-ordered 2, sending one to my parents who live across the country. I also love the aesthetic, very clean looking. I also like that it isn't connecting to Facebook servers.
It’s very much connected to their servers.
https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/8/17944022/new-amazon-echo-...
Second gen, bigger screen, does video calls, obviously has Alexa and no Facebook involvement.