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Apple HomePod mini update will soon unlock its secret smart home powers

By Mark Wilson published

A HomePod mini software update will soon unlock its temperature and humidity sensors for some fun smart home automations.

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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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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 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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Amazon Alexa can calm pets during fireworks night

Amazon Alexa can play music to calm your pets when the fireworks start

By Jennifer Oksien published

We're all ears for this new piece of music for cats (and dogs) from Amazon. In fact, it sounds pretty puuuurfect

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