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Amazon Echo Show 5 (2019) review
By Henry St Leger, Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated
Updated This scaled-down smart display is certainly compact, but where does the Echo Show 5 (2019) fit in Amazon's product range?

Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd generation) review
By Carrie-Ann Skinner published
Updated The new Amazon Echo Show 5 features an upgraded camera for the same price as the Amazon Echo Show (2019) but is it worth your money?

Google Nest Hub 2 vs Amazon Echo Show 8: pick the right smart display for you
By Carrie-Ann Skinner published
The Google Nest Hub 2 and the Amazon Echo Show 8 are both competent smart displays for your home. We round up the major differences between the two.

Echo Show 8 (2021) vs Echo Show 5 (2021): which Amazon smart display is for you?
By Carrie-Ann Skinner published
Weighing up whether to buy the new Echo Show 5 or the Echo Show 8? We compare the early specs

Make waking up more pleasant by using the Google Nest Hub as a sunrise alarm clock
By Carrie-Ann Skinner published
Here’s everything you need to know about using your Google Nest Hub smart display as a sunrise alarm clock

Why the Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) isn't suited to those who share a bed
By Carrie-Ann Skinner published
The new Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) is the first smart display that can track sleep, but here’s why I think it works only if you sleep alone.

Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) review
By Carrie-Ann Skinner published
The Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) has a 7-inch display and technology to track your sleep, and lets you control music and video by making tapping motions in front of the screen.

Next Apple HomePod could come with a screen to rival the Amazon Echo Show 10
By Olivia Tambini published
A new Apple HomePod could be a smart display like the Amazon Echo Show 10 and Google Nest Hub.
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