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How to set up an Amazon Echo: top tips for your new Alexa speaker
By David Nield last updated
Here's a beginner's guide to getting started with a new Amazon Echo smart speaker.
The best Alexa Skills and commands: the most useful voice assistant tips and tricks
By Rowan Davies published
Even if you're an Amazon Echo pro, there are still ways to make Alexa smarter.
The best Google Nest Mini deals and prices for December 2024
By Mackenzie Frazier published
techradar deals We've got the best prices on the Google Nest Mini - new deals on Google's latest smart home hub.
Siri forgot how to tell the time on the HomePod – and that shows how much it needs an AI upgrade
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Siri’s HomePod-based time-telling woes are a clear sign it needs an AI upgrade.
New Google Nest Audio and Nest Hub Max devices could be in the works
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Google could be working on new Nest Audio and Nest Hub Max devices, and there's potential for generative AI to be front and center.
Apple HomePod leak suggests a full touchscreen display model is coming, but all I want is next-gen Siri
By Becky Scarrott published
An Apple HomePod with full touchscreen is one thing, but if the current version of Siri stays at the helm, it can't compete as a smart speaker.
Sonos Roam review
By Olivia Tambini last updated
Updated The Sonos Roam is the best portable speaker for total flexibility.
Apple could be planning to use the iPad mini as a HomePod display
By David Nield published
It seems that Apple has got tvOS 17.2 running on an iPad mini 6, which suggests it could become a smart display.
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