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Your smart speaker could be listening to more than you think

By Craig Hale published 4 February 23

Your smart speaker is listening to you, and it’s not just the manufacturer - find out about the other risks you face.

The cheapest Google Home sales for March 2023: the best Home Mini, Hub, and Max deals

By Mackenzie Frazier published 1 December 22

techradar deals We've rounded up the cheapest Google Home sales, including deals on the Google Home Mini, Hub, and Max speaker.

Devialet Mania three-strong products, on beige table

I tried Devialet’s spherical new speaker and it makes Amazon Echo feel like a toy

By Becky Scarrott published 7 November 22

Devialet’s new Mania portable smart speaker boasts 'adaptive cross-stereo', and it's a stunner.

Bluesound Pulse M wireless speakker on bedroom table

Bluesound’s new wireless speaker is like a supercharged Sonos One

By Al Griffin published 31 October 22

The new Bluesound Pulse M is positioned to take on not just the Sonos One, but the pricier and more potent Sonos Five.

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The best smart speaker 2023: Alexa, Google and Siri options

By Becky Scarrott last updated 6 October 22

Buying Guide The best smart speakers put AI voice assistants such as Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri at the center of your home – but which one is right for you?

Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (2020) pictured on a wooden table next to a plant.

Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (2020) review

By Olivia Tambini published 29 September 22

Updated Amazon's Echo Dot with Clock (2020) has a refreshed design, but is this enough to entice over its (usually discounted) predecessor?

Amazon Echo Dot (2020) pictured on a wooden surface

Amazon Echo Dot (2020) review

By Nick Pino published 29 September 22

Updated The Amazon Echo Dot (2020) adds modern aesthetics to the popular entry-level smart speaker, but not much else.

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The best Alexa speakers 2023: the top smart speakers to control your home

By Jennifer Oksien published 29 September 22

Buying Guide From Amazon to Sonos, these are the best smart speakers to bring the AI-powered Alexa into your smart home.

Denon Home 150

By Jen Allen published 27 September 22

The Denon Home 150 is an unremarkable-looking speaker but it offers plenty of ways to listen along with respectable smarts.

Amazon Echo Dot 4th Gen is cheaper than ever in this early Prime Day deal

By Lance Ulanoff published 5 July 22

Smart speaker The Amazon Echo Dot 4th Generation is now cheaper than ever.

The Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen facing forward showing sleep data

The next Google Nest Hub could have a detachable tablet screen

By David Nield published 27 March 22

A new rumor suggests that the next smart display from Google might come with a twist.

Apple HomePod 2 in white and black on a colored background

Apple HomePod 2: everything you need to know

By Matt Bolton last updated 31 January 23

Updated Apple's 2nd-gen HomePod is a mix of new and old, so here's all the information you need if you want to know more.

Sonos Roam review

By Olivia Tambini last updated 5 December 22

Updated The Sonos Roam is the best portable speaker you can buy in 2022.

It’s now easier than ever to get Google Assistant to stop talking, but is it making us rude?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 26 January 22

You can now just say ‘Stop’ when you want to silence Google Assistant, but is this a good thing?

Samsung might finally release a mainstream smart speaker – the Galaxy Home Mini 2

By Hamish Hector published 13 January 22

Multiple rumors suggest that Samsung is ready to announce a Galaxy Home Mini 2 – here's everything we know.

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Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin (2021) review

By Simon Lucas published 8 November 21

After more than six years away, the Zeppelin is back – and it means business.

Braun LE01 wireless speaker review

By Jamie Carter last updated 5 May 22

Braun's one-box hi-fi impresses for smarts and sonics.

New Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin wireless speaker will get wiser with age

By Olivia Tambini last updated 13 October 21

The wireless speaker has been re-imagined for 2021 and beyond, thanks to a design that allows for future upgrades.

amazon echo studio with billie eilish's face on the grille

The Billie Eilish Echo Studio is cool, but it's time for customizable smart speakers

By Olivia Tambini published 23 September 21

Opinion Opinion: Amazon has released a Billie-branded Echo Studio - so why can't we have customizable smart speakers?

Sonos Beam

By Marc Chacksfield last updated 7 July 22

Updated The Sonos Beam is a powerful soundbar in a compact design that packs an audio punch.