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.

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 ...

If there's one feature I've really appreciated about the Amazon Echo range of smart speakers over the years, it's the way ...

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 ...

I vividly remember testing the first Echo Studio. Even though that was nearly six years ago, I can clearly recall my surprise that Amazon had finally built a smart speaker that actually sounded good.

Rich, powerful sound on both speakers. Updated design with easier buttons and tap controls. Has Alexa+ right away, no waiting list required. Smart-home hub built into both. Buttons can show oil stains ...

Amazon launches Alexa+ AI across a new line of Fire TVs and Echo devices offering smarter control, personalized content, and home automation. Amazon has unveiled its latest lineup of hardware powered ...

Since Amazon announced plans for a generative AI version of Alexa, we were concerned about user privacy. With Alexa+ rolling out to Amazon Echo devices in the coming weeks, we’re getting a clearer ...

During my first few days with the Amazon Echo Dot Max, my general feeling was, “well, it’s definitely an Amazon Echo.” That’s not a bad thing, mind you; having a reliable Alexa speaker in my living ...