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Alexa is now a much better listener – even when you're not talking
By Hamish Hector last updated
Amazon Echo devices can now respond to beeping alarms and detect motion, meaning you won't need to say 'Hey Alexa' to get some assistance.
Amazon Echo (2020) review
By Nick Pino last updated
Updated It has a few soft spots, but overall the new spherical Amazon Echo (2020) is definitely a step up from the previous model and the best Echo design yet.
Are smart speakers really safe for children?
By Andrew Hayward last updated
IN DEPTH Should you really put an always-on Echo Dot in your kid's bedroom? We asked experts what they thought.
Amazon Echo (2019) vs Amazon Echo Dot (2019): which Alexa speaker is best for you?
By Olivia Tambini last updated
Updated Amazon has an Echo speaker for every occasion – but which 2019 smart speaker is best for you?
Amazon Echo (2014) review
By Nick Pino, Marc Chacksfield last updated
Updated Amazon Echo isn't an only child any longer – starting next month, there'll be a half-dozen Echo devices to choose from!
Google Assistant is about to get better at taking notes for you
By David Nield last updated
Google Assistant will now work better at managing your lists and notes in other apps, including Google Keep and Any.do.
Amazon Echo Plus (2017) review
By Gerald Lynch last updated
Updated The original Echo Plus is a smart home speaker packing in Alexa voice controls – and a few minor teething problems.
Amazon Echo Dot (2nd Generation) review
By Jon Porter last updated
Updated An inexpensive entry point to the world of Echo and Alexa, the Dot is an exceptionally smart little speaker.
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