Amazon isn't satisfied with just dispatching your packages; now it wants to play an even more involved role in how they're delivered. The company's latest product, called Hub, is designed to act like a mailbox–not just for Amazon mail, but for any packages or deliveries. While it's not an AI-powered selfie camera like Echo Look, or a major acquisition like Whole Foods, it's a subtle look at where Amazon is going.

Targeted primarily at residential building owners, Hub promises that all packages from any sender will be stored safely and securely. Instead of having large packages left at your door, in your lobby, or with a concierge desk, they're placed within Hub, which has differently sized compartments designed to accommodate most packages. To access your package, you simply enter an access code and one of Hub's doors will pop open.