The Amazon Echo Show 8 is a classic Goldilocks device, squarely in the middle of Amazon's lineup. And, like the Echo, the company has updated and expanded its lineup of smart displays with new models. Since Amazon spearheaded the smart speaker concept with the first Echo, it only makes sense that the company did the same with smart displays in the form of its Echo Show products. When you want to control your smart lights, you can tap or slide your fingers to dim them to the preferred level. When you want to check the weather, you can see upcoming temperatures and conditions for the week at a glance. When you want to play music, for example, you can view album art or watch the song's music video. But the screen adds a whole new level of information and control beyond what simple speakers offer. They offer the same hands-free voice assistant features, allowing you to play music, check the weather, and control your smart home devices with only your voice. Smart displays are effectively smart speakers with touch screens. If you want a voice assistant to also show you results and information, you need to take a step past smart speakers to smart displays. The concept of "show, don't tell" is a fundamental rule for writers, and it's also an important guideline for technology. But speakers are limited to telling you what you want rather than showing you. Smart speakers are popular, and for good reason: In addition to playing music, they can answer most questions you throw at them. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. ( Read our editorial mission (Opens in a new window) & see how we test everything we review (Opens in a new window).)
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