STACK #253 November 2025

TECH FEATURE

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Amazon Echo Show 8 The Echo Show 8 is a must

Amazon Echo Dot Max Small in size, big on style, the new Echo Dot Max sports a soft 3D knit fabric wrap and a simple, sculpted silhouette that’s designed to fit seamlessly into any room. Despite its compact build it pumps out rich, detailed, and balanced sound, with crisp highs and deep bass that automatically adapts to a room’s acoustics. Alexa is always on hand to help, from weather Packing cutting-edge tech, powerful speakers, and vibrant smart displays, the new Amazon Echo family is designed to sound amazing, look great, and make your connected home even smarter and easier to control. Words Bec Summer Amazon’s new Echo range combines sound, style, and seamless control

have for multitasking. Its redesigned 8.7-inch HD display is brighter and sleeker than ever, while spatial audio support brings simulated surround to music and movies. Whether you’re cooking along with a video recipe, watching your favourite show, or just chatting with family, the Echo Show 8 is designed to fit seamlessly into everyday life and any space. Alexa makes it

easy to manage your smart home devices from the display – you can adjust lights, check security camera live feeds, or set

up routines with just a tap. The centred 13MP camera keeps video calls sharp and clear and automatically frames you as you move about. And when it’s idle, the display can double as a digital photo frame to show off your favourite memories. With built-in privacy controls, including a mic and camera off button, it’s both smart and secure.

and news updates to setting reminders or dimming the lights. And the built-in smart home hub means you can connect and control compatible devices without needing any extra gear. You can also pair two Echo Dot Max speakers for stereo sound or link them to a compatible Amazon Fire TV stick for more cinematic audio. And, as always, Amazon includes privacy features like a mic off button for peace of mind.

Amazon Echo Show 11 For those who want more screen real estate, the Echo Show 11 sports an expansive and vivid 11-inch Full HD display that’s perfect for entertainment, cooking inspiration, video catch-ups with family, streaming content, or just browsing through photo galleries. Alexa and the built-in smart home hub make controlling connected devices a breeze. You can view multiple security camera feeds, set schedules, or adjust smart lighting – all without lifting a f inger. The 13MP auto-framing camera keeps video calls centred and natural, while the sleek design adds a modern touch to any room. Combining form,

Amazon Echo Studio Sporting a cool minimalist design, this is a smart speaker that looks as good as it sounds. The Echo Studio supports immersive spatial audio and Dolby Atmos for a rich, simulated surround sound experience. Deep bass, clear vocals, and adaptive tuning create the perfect soundscape,

whether you’re relaxing with a playlist or watching an action packed movie.

Just like its sibling, the Echo Dot Max, the Echo

function, and immersive sound, the Echo Show 11 is Amazon’s smartest and most spacious display to date.

Studio can automatically analyse a room’s acoustics and adjust for optimal sound, with no tweaking required, and it also doubles as a smart home hub for controlling lights, locks, and more with simple Alexa voice commands.

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