Built for Alexa+, the 4th-gen Echo Show 8 hits the sweet spot for smart displays, even if it's missing a key privacy feature.

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 ...

The Echo Studio has long been Amazon's flagship Alexa smart speaker, delivering the most powerful audio in the Echo lineup and featuring multiple angled drivers for immersive spatial sound. After six ...

According to Statista, the United States has an installed base of over 100 million smart speakers, with almost 35% of US households owning a smart speaker as of 2023. As this trend continues to grow, ...

A revamped look and better audio system, the Amazon Echo Show 8 (4th Gen, 2025) is ready for Alexa+ and the best overall smart display.

John began covering smart home devices in 2013 after earning his Journalism degree. As a product review specialist, he focuses on a practical approach to testing and writing that's easy to understand.

The latest Echo Dot is an excellent smart speaker, with a suite of useful features and decent sound from a compact unit. TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved ...

Amazon's third-generation Echo Buds are the brand's most budget-friendly headphones yet. The new model uses a revised semi-in-ear design while carrying over a few features found on the more expensive ...

The fourth-generation Amazon Echo Show 8 ($179.99) arrives with a refreshed design, upgraded speakers, and—most notably—a more powerful processor optimized for Alexa+. Currently in early access, ...