Amazon’s Echo Dot line has long since been the best starter smart speaker for most, and this year the brand released the 5th iteration of the Echo Dot (and Echo Dot with Clock). While this is a review ...

Amazon is running a flash sale on their Alexa-enabled Echo Dot smart speaker devices for under $5 right now for new Prime members when you sign up for a new account and one month of Amazon’s Music ...

Amazon tends to push its Echo smart speakers forward with small steps, not big ones, but sometimes small steps are just enough. The fifth-generation Echo Dot ($49.99) doesn’t sound much different from ...

The Amazon Echo Dot (5th gen) is both the cheapest entry point into the Alexa ecosystem and perhaps the only smart speaker that a lot of people will need to buy. The Amazon Echo Dot (5th gen) is both ...

Amazon recently announced its next slate of smart speakers, promising even more features, better audio, and other improvements across its Echo Dot range. If you haven't been keeping track, that ...

Smart speakers like Amazon's Echo family of products are a great starting point if you’re looking to get a smarter home. They're affordable and easy to use, and beyond just playing music, they can ...

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, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Smart speakers have taken off significantly over the past ...

Michael Bizzaco has been writing about and working with consumer tech for well over a decade. With a background in home theater sales, installation and repair, Michael's hands-on reviews, how-to ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

If you have an Amazon Tap, Dash Wand or the Amazon Fire TV voice remote, you'll need to press a button to wake Alexa. Amazon ...