Many of the most visible and accessible smart home tools today are the home speakers that house advanced voice assistants. For example, if you’re getting ready to go out, a few quick commands can pull ...

Amazon’s range of Echo speakers is extensive, covering a full spectrum of performance and price. The most popular is the Echo Dot, a device so affordable that it's a great way to sample Alexa. At the ...

Amazon's Alexa-powered Echo speakers are the go-to smart speakers for much of the world. According to research firm Canalys, Amazon (AMZN) captured more than 25% of the market in Q2 2019, making it ...

We mention the Echo Studio in our guide to the best smart speakers as an alternative to the Sonos Era 100 for those who already rely on Alexa. It's the largest smart speaker Amazon makes, weighing in ...

Amazon revealed a new Echo Studio smart speaker at its fall 2025 hardware event on Tuesday. A new speaker wasn’t a total surprise, as Amazon’s event invite hinted strongly that there might be new Echo ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

Amazon has announced a revamped lineup for its Amazon Echo smart speaker series, releasing the Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio on October 29, 2025. The Echo Dot Max features a 0.8-inch tweeter and two ...