When in Rome, this Echo speaks Roman.
See all Stories Posted Jul 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM UTC When in Rome, this Echo speaks Roman.
The €89.99 smart speaker is designed to celebrate the city of Rome, and features eye-catching artwork by Italian artist Ale Giorgini highlighting St. Peter's, the Colosseum, and the Trevi Fountain.
The smart speaker with Italian flair is only available in Italy and has been released in honor of Rome's Jubilee.
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