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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.
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.
How to reset an Amazon Echo so you can donate it to friends or family
By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated
Resetting an Amazon Echo, either if it's not working properly or you’ve upgraded and are giving it away, is easy when you know how.
This unknown Alexa feature on Amazon Echo means I no longer make calls on my smartphone
By Carrie-Ann Skinner published
Making calls on an Amazon Echo is a great alternative to using a smartphone on speakerphone, and the calls are free of charge
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.
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