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Amazon’s big hardware event as it happened – four new Echo devices, Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, Alexa+, new Ring doorbells and more
By Cat Ellis last updated
Amazon's 2025 hardware event is happening today, and we're bringing you all the announcements as soon as they happen.

Amazon just unveiled 4 new AI-powered, Echo speakers – here's the full lineup and how much they cost
By David Nield published
Amazon wants to bring ambient AI into our daily lives, and these new Echo speakers will help.

Amazon has just announced its first-ever 4K Ring video doorbells with Alexa+ features – here's what we know so far
By Rowan Davies published
The Amazon hardware event is in full swing, and here's the new line of Ring Retinal 4K cameras.

New Echos and Kindles are coming tomorrow – 5 things to expect from Amazon's big 2025 hardware launch
By Mark Wilson last updated
Amazon has shared an invite for a major product launch on September 30 – here's what we think is coming based on its revealing teaser.

Google Home app gets surprise early AI upgrade for a lucky few, and I'm jealous
By Hamish Hector published
The long-awaited Google Home update to bring Gemini to Google’s fleet of smart speakers has landed early for some.

The best cheap Amazon Echo deals and sales
By Mackenzie Frazier last updated
Amazon Echo deals for the smart speaker range are never far away. We're here to make sure you don't overpay for an Alexa speaker.

Google Home just got a major update – here are 4 new features you can try right now
By Rowan Davies published
Google has added a new automation editor to the Google Home app, and a handful of other useful upgrades.

The end of Nest? Google’s mysterious speaker stars in new leak that hints at smart home shakeup
By David Nield published
Courtesy of the latest Google Home app for Android, we have some hints about Google's smart home plans.
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