With the Essential, the pretense of a smart display is gone altogether; the LCD screen has been replaced with a basic LED display. It’s really more of a Google-powered speaker with a clock. As a ...

It doesn't have quite as many features as the Echo Spot, nor can it do all the things a typical Google device can. But at $80 it's cheaper, and its simple, singular focus on being an alarm clock is a ...

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is an editor overseeing The Verge’s product reviews and service journalism programs. Dan has covered the technology world for over a decade at The Verge. Of all the various available smart displays ...