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4 ways my Amazon Echo Dot makes my day easier – from waking up to winding down
By Cesci Angell published
Want to make the most out of your Amazon smart speaker? Here are 4 ways it streamlines my daily routine.

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

'Why should I give Google money?' – former Nest fans decry new leaked model, and I really can't blame them
By Cat Ellis published
Google has given us a sneaky peek at a new Nest smart speaker, but what will it be, and do we really want it?

Google teases mysterious Nest smart speaker – and it looks like a HomePod Mini crossed with an Echo Dot
By Hamish Hector published
While much of the focus at Made by Google was on the new Pixel lineup, we did catch a quick glimpse at what could be a forthcoming next-gen Nest smart speaker with Gemini onboard.

The best smart speaker 2025: for Google, Alexa and Siri
By Cat Ellis last updated
Updated Whatever smart home ecosystem you use, our experts have picked the best smart speaker for you.

7 things you should know before buying an Echo speaker – don't make the same mistakes I did
By Josephine Watson last updated
There are settings you should change when setting up an Echo device. Here are the most common ones people overlook.

Still waiting for Alexa+? Here are 3 ways to make your Echo speaker smarter today
By Rowan Davies published
I use my Echo Pop speaker every day without fail – here are 3 tips and tricks that help make the most of my smart speaker experience.

The Alexa+ rollout is finally happening – here's what early testers love and hate about it
By Rowan Davies published
The Alexa+ rollout continues, and it's now reached 1 million test users – garnering mixed reactions.
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