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Page 458 of the CRB states “If no activation method is suggested either in the magic item description or by the nature of the item, assume that a command word is needed to activate it.”
I’ve been looking at the items Dawnflower Sash and Gossamer Amberstone . The Sash’s Cure Light Wounds ability explicitly states that it is command word activated, whereas the Amberstone’s Cure Light Wounds ability doesn’t state this. However, looking at the statement from the Core Rules it seems to imply that it is command word activated, even though it isn’t stated in the items description.
Does this mean that any wondrous item that allows you to cast a spell has to be command word activated? If so why does the Sash only state that it’s Cure Light Wounds ability is command word activated but not it’s Feather Fall ability?
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The Dawnflower sash specifically states the activation method for its feather fall ability, so it doesn't require a command word.
The gossamer amberstone doesn't state its activation method, so it's assumed to be command word.
The Sash states the activation method because all of its way to many uses have a different activation. It specifically explains what to do to activate feather fall.
Most items that allow you to cast a spell are command word activated. As you quoted, in all cases except where specifically stated otherwise.