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The HomePod in front of trippy background art made up of swirling shapes and colors

Apple might have a new HomePod for us soon, but is anyone excited for it?

By Hamish Hector published

Apple is reportedly planning to launch the HomePod 2 soon, but will anyone actually want to buy it?

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Blue Echo Dot on carpet floor

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) review: still small, now mightier than ever

By Jen Allen last updated

Amazon's most bijou, budget-friendly, ball-shaped smart speaker bounces back to offer even more features for the money.

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Matter on Amazon Echo devices

Matter makes landfall on Amazon Echo as support continues to grow

By Cesar Cadenas published

Part of a first wave of support, you'll be able to control Matter-enabled devices via your bedside Echo speaker.

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That was fast: Amazon's 'Alexa thank my driver' tip program is over

By Lance Ulanoff published

Everything you need to know about thanking your Amazon drivers via Alexa

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Black Friday Amazon Echo deals

Amazon Echo smart speakers are their cheapest ever for Black Friday

By Hamish Hector last updated

Black Friday Black Friday 2022 is the perfect time to buy a new Amazon Echo device – and there are plenty of deals going around.

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Amazon Echo Dot with clock on surface in a home

Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (5th gen) review

By Jen Allen published

Refining an already successful smart speaker with some cool extra display options… but how essential is the clock really?

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Amazon Echo smart speaker is at its cheapest ever

Today's best Black Friday Echo deal is the Echo Dot on sale for just $14.99

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Black Friday 2022 You can now grab the Echo Dot (3rd Gen) at its record-low price for Black Friday at Amazon

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Alexa

Amazon is tightening its belt and Alexa could feel the squeeze: report

By Lance Ulanoff published

Cost-cutting measures at Amazon might target unprofitable businesses like, reportedly, Alexa.

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Amazon Echo on a table

Alexa vs Google Assistant: which voice assistant is best for your smart home?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

We've rounded up the key differences between Alexa and Google Assistant to determine which is better.

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Devialet Mania three-strong products, on beige table

I tried Devialet’s spherical new speaker and it makes Amazon Echo feel like a toy

By Becky Scarrott published

Devialet’s new Mania portable smart speaker boasts 'adaptive cross-stereo', and it's a stunner.

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