We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Alexa is getting a fresh wardrobe for 2020, and the new Echo Dot (4th Gen) is going spherical just like its bigger Echo sibling. As always, ...

The fourth-generation Echo Dot takes two steps forward and one step back. Compared to the model it replaces, sound quality and connectivity have improved and the design definitely stands out. However, ...

As far as naming conventions go, it doesn’t get much more on the nose than Amazon’s latest virtual assistant, the All New Echo Dot. Yes, it’s an Echo device, and yes, it’s All New. The question is, do ...

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The fourth-generation Echo Dot delivers all of the features of Alexa for a very budget-friendly price. Sound quality won’t impress music lovers, but it performs well enough for casual listening, and ...