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I've tested almost every Alexa smart speaker, and these are the best deals to shop this Prime Day – but only one is eligible for Alexa+ early access

By Josephine Watson Last updated

Never miss a meeting or forget your shopping list again with Amazon's handy voice assistant – and for half the price, that's an even smoother road to better home organization

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Amazon Echo speaker bundle deals
I’ve covered a lot of Amazon Echo bundle deals, and I’ve found 3 in the early Prime Day deals that are really good value

By Rowan Davies Published

I use my Echo speaker all the time, and these are the bundles I'd be looking to buy in Amazon's early Prime Day sale.

Smart Home
Father and son using a tablet to control a smart light in a kitchen
Not ready for a full smart home refit? Here are three simple smart home hacks to make every day easier

By Chris Price Published

From voice assistants to smart locks to voice-activated lighting systems, we look at some of the great solutions for making your home more intelligent.

Smart Home
A toy Amazon Echo next to the Alexa Plus logo and a range of Echo devices
Alexa+ rollout hits major milestone, but Amazon warns the technology is currently still ‘primitive’

By Alex Blake Published

Amazon’s Alexa+ AI has now rolled out to 100,000 people, but is still facing some technological hurdles.

AI Platforms & Assistants
A toy Amazon Echo next to the Alexa Plus logo and a range of Echo devices
Alexa+ early adopter gives their thoughts: "Old Alexa was hot garbage but this new one was a pleasant surprise"

By Cat Ellis Published

The AI assistant handles natural speech well, but it's still being used as a fancy egg timer.

Smart Speakers
Daniel Rausch, Amazon VP Alexa & Echo
All your burning Alexa+ questions answered – by one of the people who built it

By Lance Ulanoff Published

We asked Amazon exec Daniel Rausch all our biggest questions about Alexa+.

Smart Home
Amazon Echo speaker on pink background with white text reading "TechRadar Big Savings"
Listen up! Smart speakers are going super cheap this Black Friday, and you'll find all the best deals right here

By Cat Ellis Published

There are deep discounts on Sonos and Amazon Echo speakers in this year's Black Friday sales.

Smart Speakers
Alexa Hunches can now be automated
Alexa AI hasn't launched yet because it's too slow to respond to questions, insiders claim

By Hamish Hector Published

Alexa is getting some upgrades, but its AI update is having trouble.

AI Platforms & Assistants
Aqara Voice Mate H1 device superimposed over image of penthouse living room
Don't want a smart speaker listening to you at home? This AI-powered 'pebble' won't turn on its mic until it's picked up

By Cat Ellis Published

The Aqara Voice Mate H1 sacrifices hands-free convenience for peace of mind.

Smart Speakers
Home Depot Commercial Electric Smart Exhaust Fan installed in bathroom
It's a Bluetooth speaker, it's a color-changing smart light, it's a bathroom fan – and I think I want it

By Cat Ellis Published

This multi-function vent is here to fill a watery niche in your smart home setup.

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