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Amazon’s Echo Pop is a massive $15 / £22 off this Prime Day – it’s time I finally upgraded my 9-year-old Echo Dot
By Josh Russell published
This huge Prime Day discount on the Echo Pop might finally force me to ditch my decrepit, decade-old Echo Dot – and build the cheap multi-room streaming system of my dreams.

The best smart scales 2025
By Matt Evans last updated
Buying Guide The best smart scales can give you a detailed analysis of your body composition. Here are our top buys for every budget.

Gemini for Home is confusing us all – but Google has answered some of the biggest questions from users
By David Nield published
Google has new devices, new subscriptions, and a new AI assistant for its smart home kit.

I was blown away by this robot vacuum's mopping performance, but it's let down by frustrating software quirks
By Alistair Charlton published
The Narwal Flow rolls right over the competition when it comes to mopping, but doesn't always do as it's told.

This smart E ink picture frame lets you talk your paintings into life with AI – and promises to last years from a single charge
By Monica J. White published
A project on Kickstarter promises to deliver a smart e-ink picture frame. Dubbed Fraimic, it lets you generate AI art with voice commands.

The Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 is much more than just a video doorbell – but remember it's not waterproof
By Chris Price published
A chunky video doorbell powered by six AA batteries, the G410 benefits from local storage and sharp images, but is let down by lack of weatherproofing.

Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Floor Lamp review: a deceptively simple and affordable light with an app that could be more user friendly
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
There’s nothing particularly standout about the Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Floor Lamp, but this feature-packed light offers excellent value for money.

The new Google Home Speaker comes in some fun color options in the US, but elsewhere it's gray all the way
By Cat Ellis published
Not in North America? You're missing out on funky colored speaker and cameras, as well as the new Nest Doorbell.

Gemini is coming to every Google smart home device from the last decade – here's how to get early access
By Mark Wilson last updated
Google has just launched Gemini for Home, a replacement for the aging Google Assistant in smart home devices. Here's how to get an early look at the Alexa+ rival.
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