After reviewing popular smart speakers, we recommend the Sonos Era 100 for most people and the fifth-gen Echo Dot as a budget ...

Alexa devices from Amazon don't have to break the bank. These are the cheapest first-party options available in 2026, ...

Amazon’s new Echo Show 5 is one of the smallest of Alexa smart displays. It has a 5.5-inch screen that you can place on a counter or shelf, next to your bed, or on a kitchen cou ...

An Alexa-enabled smart home speaker can really make things simpler at home, and they’re not too expensive to get started with one. The most affordable option is the Echo Dot, wh ...

Amazon has launched two new Alexa-powered smart speakers in India: Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio. The upgrades are focused on sound quality, faster voice respons ...

Are you looking to get an Amazon Alexa speaker? Right now is the best time, as most Echo smart speakers are heavily discounted to prices we haven’t seen since Amazon Prime Day. This is kind of a fire ...

Not every spot in your home is a good place for an Alexa speaker. Some common placements can shorten its life, hurt performance, or cause other issues.

Smart speakers can be a useful companion in your home. The voice-controlled devices can answer random questions, set multiple timers as you cook and play your favorite podcasts. Some even have ...

Amazon has disabled two key privacy features in its Alexa smart speakers, in a push to introduce artificial intelligence-powered “agentic capabilities” and turn a profit from the popular devices.

Some customers are seeing new Alexa branding for Amazon’s smart speakers. Some customers are seeing new Alexa branding for Amazon’s smart speakers. According to images seen by The Verge, Amazon is ...

Ty Pendlebury, senior editor for TV and home audio, started at CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He rigorously tests, reviews and writes about the latest ...