John began covering smart home devices in 2013 after earning his Journalism degree. As a product review specialist, he focuses on a practical approach to testing and writing that's easy to understand.

The third-generation Echo Show 8 brings in some really nifty features that you’ll use, but never really think about. Amazon’s Echo Show smart displays have come a long way since the first generation ...

One of the biggest announcements at today's AI-filled Amazon event is the all-new Echo Show 8. The company has refreshed the design with edge-to-edge glass up front and softer curves for a more ...

The user interface is awful The screen's protective layer takes the shine off Camera angle isn't adjustable The microphones are thwarted by air conditioning We may receive a commission on purchases ...

If you’ve ever used the last Amazon Echo Show 8, you mostly have a pretty good idea of what you’re going to get with this updated model: a decent screen with which to see things, a surprisingly good ...

Amazon announced the third-gen Echo Show 8 at an event in September, showing off the device's new edge-to-edge front glass and nice, softer curves. The latest model has quite a few upgrades, but one ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

Amazon has just announced the latest version of the Echo Show 8. The new Echo Show 8 has a centered camera, spatial audio, and adjusts its home screen based on where you are. The Echo Show 8 is ...

A big theme of this year’s Amazon Devices and Services event was removing friction, from the company’s new AI-infused Alexa that’s designed to hold a natural conversation to the revamped Echo Frames ...

The first signs of Amazon abandoning Android in favor of its in-house operating system have begun to surface, with the 3rd generation Echo Show 5 having been spotted running the Amazon-developed Linux ...