The Verge - Apple October 28, 2026

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Amazon's screen-equipped smart speakers have long been able to display your family's photos, but its new Alexa Photo Frame is purpose-built for that task. It's designed to compete with other digital picture frames from companies like Aura, and Amazon's incorporates a smart speaker with access to Ale…

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