TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

Earlier this year, Amazon pulled the veil off of Alexa+, a new, AI-powered version of its voice assistant. Now, we have some devices that were purpose-built for Alexa+. At an event in New York City on ...

The Echo Studio has long been Amazon's flagship Alexa smart speaker, delivering the most powerful audio in the Echo lineup and featuring multiple angled drivers for immersive spatial sound. After six ...

Amazon has unveiled its latest Echo devices: the Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, Echo Show 8, and Echo Show 11. The Echo Dot Max features a new custom-designed chip called the AZ3, while the other three ...

Echo Dot Max has a redesigned audio system with two speakers. It includes a high-excursion woofer and a custom tweeter, delivering nearly three times the bass of the Echo Dot (5th gen). The speaker ...

At its annual hardware event, Amazon introduced a new lineup of Echo devices, built specifically for its AI assistant, Alexa+, which has already rolled out to millions of customers through its early ...

A new speaker for the lineup. A new speaker for the lineup. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Amazon revealed ...

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 ...

Amazon's Alexa Home Theater feature lets Fire TV users pair Echo Studio or Echo Dot Max speakers for a wireless Dolby Atmos setup without a soundbar. The system supports two to five speakers plus an ...

Amazon’s Echo smart speakers are great, but if we had to pick our favorites, they would be the newest Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio. These are both at record-low prices right now, so it’s the best time ...

Update 10/9/24: Day two of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal days is rolling and there are still plenty of Amazon Echo models to add to your smart home at a discount. We’ve updated the deals leftover from ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When Amazon Alexa+ was first announced, the presentation made it clear the virtual assistant would incorporate AI functionality, making the ...