The Echo Hub might look like a smart display, but it actually falls into a category of smart home products known as smart control panels. Unlike smart displays, which are jack-of-all-trades ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's a new Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11 (as well as new Echo speakers). Amazon called them the most powerful Echo devices ever created.

The Alexa widgets made possible by the larger form factor are a terrific addition to the Echo experience, making the Echo Show 15 the perfect family hub. But the low-res panel and camera, anemic audio ...

Bigger isn't always better, especially when it comes to smart home gadgets. Case in point -- despite its smaller screen and tinier footprint, we've been recommending Amazon's Echo Show 8 over its ...