09-05-2017 18:38 via theverge.com

Five highlights from Amazon’s Echo Show announcement you may have missed

Amazon just formally revealed the Echo Show, its newest Alexa-infused product that, for the first time, adds a screen to the mix. But in the flood of information about the new device, chances are you might have missed a few of the more interesting details about the screen touting virtual assistant.
Alexa skills, not apps
Despite the seven-inch touchscreen on the Echo Show, it’s strictly not a tablet. The Echo Show is built to run Alexa skills, the same as the audio-only Echo speakers. (Dev
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