5 things I love about Amazon’s new Echo Shows — and 3 things I don’t

The Echo Show 11’s new media control center is a nice upgrade.

Amazon’s newest Echo Show smart displays launch this week. They’re purpose-built for the new AI-powered Alexa Plus, which comes preloaded in the US. I’ve had a couple of days to play with them, and I have some early thoughts to share.

Overall, the devices are a significant upgrade from the last-gen Show 8 and aging Show 10. They’re sleeker, with more modern hardware, a more responsive touchscreen, and packed with radios and sensors. They’re also powered by the new AZ3 Pro processor, which makes them feel faster. The new Shows look ready to take center stage in your smart home.

But Amazon tells me that the devices will still display the fu …

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