Amazon's new $30 Echo Wall Clock puts all your timers at eye level

Alexa, countdown two minutes.



Alexa has changed how I use timers. It's just so easy to say "Alexa, countdown two minutes" that I end up using it for just about everything. Whether I need a reminder when the baby's bottle is warm, when my break is up, or when I can make the next move in a free-to-play video game (you know the ones with timed movements). Those games are so easy to get addicted to, not gonna lie. Well, the $29.99 Amazon Echo Wall Clock is finally available and, in addition to telling you the actual time, it also displays your Alexa countdowns.

Alexa's timers also work great in the kitchen when you need to know how long something's been simmering, how long you've been stirring, or any number of other things. You'll be able to see exactly how long you have and coordinate all the different parts of the meal. The clock also has the benefit of automatically adjusting based on Daylight Savings Time, which is unusual for an analog clock and a great little feature. It's not t...