Rich, powerful sound on both speakers. Updated design with easier buttons and tap controls. Has Alexa+ right away, no waiting list required. Smart-home hub built into both. Buttons can show oil stains ...

Amazon makes a ton of Alexa speakers these days, but the Amazon Echo Dot and Amazon Echo Spot are by far two of our favorites. The former is the ol’ reliable — a cute little circle you can ask ...

I vividly remember testing the first Echo Studio. Even though that was nearly six years ago, I can clearly recall my surprise that Amazon had finally built a smart speaker that actually sounded good.

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Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The hardware finally feels ready, but Alexa Plus is still a work in progress. If you buy something from a Verge ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. The second-generation Echo Studio is Amazon's smartest and ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. While it effectively replaces the previous ...

Sadly, many of my younger friends have ended our friendships — even though, in their times of struggle, I was there to help them, regardless of their political views. Today, too many seem spellbound ...

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