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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.

Alexa+ is due to roll out to more users soon, but one of the next-gen voice assistant’s best features may have been pushed back
By Rowan Davies published
Amazon has pushed back the launch of the desktop version of Alexa+without giving a clear reason.

The Narwal Freo Z10 robovac mopped my home better than it vacuumed and that’s not its only quirk
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Narwal has a well-priced all-in-one robot vacuum in the Freo Z10, but vacuuming isn’t its forte and the Freo Mind automatic cleaning mode isn’t efficient.

The best smart switch 2025: top buttons and dimmers for all your smart home devices
By Alistair Charlton, Cat Ellis last updated
Updated Our roundup of expert-tested smart switches to give you maximum control over your smart home tech.

The battle of the bots: as TechRadar's resident robot-vacuum expert, these are the 4 Prime Day deals I'd spend my own money on
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
All-in-one options from Ecovacs, Dreame, Eureka and Narwal – prices from just AU$799

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.

The Swann MaxRanger4K solar-powered camera has kept my home feeling safer without forcing me to buy a subscription
By Hamish Hector published
Swann's MaxRanger4K Solar camera is an impressive, albeit pricey home security option.

Dreame’s X50 Ultra Complete's rigorous edge cleaning is what makes it my top robovac of 2025
By Josephine Watson published
This innovative robot vacuum can also hoist its way over tall thresholds.
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