Today’s smart speakers owe a lot to the original Amazon Echo, so every new flagship Echo model is anticipated by industry watchers — it tends to set the bar for whatever follows. The 4th gen Echo, released in 2020, kept up that track record. Approaching four years later, it’s time to work out what we want from an overdue 5th gen speaker, especially with pressure mounting from companies like Apple, Google, and Sonos. Here’s a wishlist of what I’d like to see.
Dolby Atmos and other home theater improvements
