For your bedside table, the Echo Spot could make for a nice companion, as long as you don’t expect great audio quality.

Amazon is expanding its Echo device lineup in India with the launch of the new Echo Spot. This Alexa-enabled smart alarm clock features a compact design and a 2.83-inch touchscreen display.

gave the spot its highest ranking. In the ad, when Alexa, Amazon’s popular virtual assistant who can answer questions like “What’s the weather in New York City,” suddenly loses her voice ...