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Google Nest Hub Max
Google Nest Hub Max review

By Andrew Williams Last updated

Updated The Google Nest Hub Max isn't just a great smart display, but a great smart speaker, too.

Updated
Apple HomePod Mini in blue on a table
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.

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Google Nest Hub
The rumored Google Nest Hub 3 detachable tablet is the shake-up smart displays need

By Gerald Lynch Published

Opinion Opinion: A convertible smart display is the user-first sort of design change I can get behind.

Opinion
Apple HomePod Mini
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.

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apple music
Apple HomePod mini is getting a big upgrade – but where's Spatial Audio?

By Olivia Tambini Published

The Homepod mini is about to get a raft of helpful features, but there's still no sign of Dolby Atmos support.

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a woman holding up the sonos roam bluetooth speaker
How to choose the perfect Bluetooth speaker

By Olivia Tambini Published

Thinking of buying a new portable speaker? Here’s everything you need to know.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
samsung galaxy home mini
This Samsung smart display design could be great – if the Galaxy Home range ever launches

By Henry St Leger Published

A video uploaded by OLED-Info shows that Samsung is, among other things, working on some kind of smart speaker with a flexible OLED display.

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sonos arc
Sonos speakers may get an offline Alexa alternative – and we're excited

By Henry St Leger Published

Analysis Sonos could be working on an offline voice assistant to sit alongside Alexa on its speakers – and the potential is huge.

Analysis
Spotify app open on iPhone
Spotify will support AirPlay 2 – but iOS users are still better off with Apple Music

By Olivia Tambini Published

Opinion Apple Music is giving Spotify a run for its money, with support for hi-res audio at no extra cost to users.

Opinion
a close up of the apple homepod smart speaker against a blue background
New Apple HomePod update finally brings lossless audio to the smart speaker

By Olivia Tambini Published

The new beta Apple HomePod update is available to a select group of users in the AppleSeed program.

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