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Amazon's Panos Panay teases future Alexa+ devices from speakers to possible wearables
By Jacob Krol published
Panos wants “perfection in every single product that we ship."

Google is slowly phasing out its Assistant helper to make room for Gemini's reign in smartphones - here’s how it’s doing the same for smart home devices
By Rowan Davies published
Google has announced that Gemini will replace Google Assistant, but not just for smartphones. This is how Google has started its Gemini roll out to smart speakers.

Switchbot has totally redesigned its smart home hub – and it's great news for renters
By Cat Ellis published
The new hub has a physical dial, and I can't wait to get my hands on it.

The best Alexa speakers 2025: top smart speakers to control your home
By Cat Ellis last updated
Updated From Amazon to Sonos, these are the best smart speakers to bring the AI-powered Alexa into your smart home.

The best smart display 2025: top smart screens tested by experts
By Cat Ellis last updated
Updated A smart display is the heart of your home, so make sure you choose the right one.

This new Roomba finally solves the big problem I have with robot vacuums
By Ruth Hamilton published
I don't have room for a bulky dock in my home, but the Roomba 205 has an innovative solution.

This renter-friendly smart lock fits over your existing door hardware, and costs less than you might expect
By Cat Ellis published
The Nuki Smart Lock Pro (5th Gen) can secure your door in just 1.5 seconds.

iRobot is overhauling its robovac range, and for the first time in years I'm excited about a new Roomba
By Ruth Hamilton published
Rotating mop pads, heated docks, and – at last! – LiDAR. iRobot is finally catching up with the competition.
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