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Siri slip-up may have leaked Apple's plans for a HomePod 2 with a screen
By Hamish Hector published
Homepod users have reported getting a cryptic response from Siri that suggests a HomePod 2 with display could be in the works.
Amazon Echo gets new Adaptive Volume controls so Alexa can cut through the noise
By Hamish Hector last updated
Amazon has added new Adaptive Volume controls to its Echo speakers in the US so Alexa can make itself louder when it gets noisy.
Amazon Alexa outage: 'the Alexa service is now operating normally'
By John McCann last updated
Live A major Amazon outage took Alexa offline for two hours, but the service 'is now operating normally.'
Update: Google Nest’s old white noise sound is back
By Hamish Hector published
Google's old white noise sound is back - now it's time to kick back and relax.
Apple pulled plug on plan to battle Sonos Roam with battery-powered HomePod
By Olivia Tambini published
Will a portable HomePod ever see the light of day? It's not impossible.
Samsung might finally release a mainstream smart speaker – the Galaxy Home Mini 2
By Hamish Hector published
Multiple rumors suggest that Samsung is ready to announce a Galaxy Home Mini 2 – here's everything we know.
Facebook Portal Go vs Facebook Portal Plus: which smart display should you buy?
By Carrie-Ann Skinner published
We tested the Facebook Portal Go against the Facebook Portal Plus to find out which really is the brand’s best smart display.
Sonos wins patent lawsuit against Google – here's what it means for you
By Harry Domanski published
Sonos has won its lawsuit against Google over the infringement of five of its patents, leading to an import ban in the US.
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