I just got review units of Amazon’s latest Alexa-powered smart speaker and will be putting them through their paces this weekend. Throw any questions you have about the newest (and cheapest) Echo at me in the comments below, and I’ll be sure to answer them in the review.
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Senior Reviewer, Smart Home
Senior Reviewer, Smart Home
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