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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Amazon has begun rolling out its internally developed operating system to devices starting with the 3rd generation Echo Show 5. The OS, known as Vega, is a web-centric platform based on Linux. The ...

Select Echo Show models can now be jailbroken, allowing you to ditch Fire OS for Android and install any app under the sun.