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Hugely-updated HomePod 2 tipped to appear soon – and I couldn't be happier
By Becky Scarrott published
Apple's hotly anticipated HomePod 2 is set to be ‘closer to the original in terms of size’ and it is music to my ears.
I never want Amazon's Alexa to sound like my departed relatives
By Hamish Hector published
Amazon has just unveiled a new Alexa feature that could one day make your smart speaker sound like a deceased relative.
The next Google Nest Wifi router is tipped to get a Wi-Fi 6 upgrade
By David Nield published
Google hasn't updated its mesh networking hardware for a few years, but it sounds as though that might be about to change.
A bigger, cheaper HomePod may have been revealed in iOS 16 – and I’m here for it
By Becky Scarrott published
Apple unveiled iOS 16 at its annual WWDC event, and within it there's proof of a fresh Apple 'audio accessory' listed directly after the HomePod mini.
Apple TV 4K and HomePod owners should do this update right now
By Becky Scarrott published
Apple's tvOS 15.5.1 can now be yours – and it contains a big bug fix for HomePod, HomePod mini and Apple TV.
We could see a new Apple HomePod before the end of 2022
By David Nield last updated
A significant source of Apple news says that an updated smart speaker is likely to arrive before too long.
Score Amazon gift cards worth up to AU$50 with select Echo and Fire devices
By Jasmine Gearie published
Aussie Deals Amazon Gift Card Fest can net you free or discounted gift cards, plus store credit is up for grabs too.
Amazon Echo vs Apple HomePod vs Google Nest: which smart speaker is the best?
By Becca Caddy last updated
Versus Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod and Google Nest smart speakers battle it out in this guide to the best connected speaker for you and your home.
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