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.

Among the horde of new devices Amazon unveiled during its New York City event on Tuesday are two new Echo speakers: a higher-end Echo Dot called the Echo Dot Max and a next-generation Echo Studio with ...

The Atmos smart speaker goes up against the HomePod 2… and wins. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. is a senior reviewer covering TVs ...

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 ...

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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 ...