Amazon's 2025 devices event has now drawn to a close, and we've got a clear picture of what 2026 is going to look like in terms of upcoming equipment. Most importantly, I've seen the future of Amazon's speaker line — and it's coming in the form of the Amazon Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, Echo Show 8 and the Echo Show 11.

We're looking at smart speakers powered by Amazon's latest Alexa+ AI voice assistant, so they're going to be more responsive and helpful than ever. So what's new with Amazon's latest speakers, and are they shoe-ins for the best smart speakers?

Amazon Echo Dot Max

Let's start with the smallest speaker that Amazon announced at the launch event. It's called the Echo Dot Max, and it's a larger and improved version of the popular Echo Dot line. First on the list — bass response

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