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Apple re-releases Homepod Mini in Midnight black and sparks discussion of next-gen model
By Cesar Cadenas published
The Homepod Mini refresh sees few changes as the smart speaker keeps the same features and overall design.
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How to use your Amazon Echo Show as a home security camera
By Alistair Charlton last updated
We show you how to use your Amazon Echo Show as a home security camera so that you can keep an eye on your place when you're out and about
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The cheapest Google Home sales for July 2024: the best Home Mini, Hub, and Max deals
By Mackenzie Frazier published
We've rounded up the cheapest Google Home sales, including deals on the Google Home Mini, Hub, and Max speaker.
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Amazon Echo Hub review: Alexa finally puts smart home first
By Josephine Watson published
Amazon finally gives smart home enthusiasts a product just for them, with the utility-first Amazon Echo Hub seeing Alexa go head to head with Google Assistant in a new form factor.
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Amazon could launch Alexa Plus this year - but it's likely to cost you
By Rowan Davies published
Amazon has announced a new version of Alexa with AI integrations - but the upgraded assistant could cost you.
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Alexa’s new generative AI apps you help could become the next Grammy award-winning producer
By Rowan Davies published
Amazon’s new AI apps with Alexa let you use chatbots and produce music from your Echo device.
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Samsung wants to improve the SmartThings experience and eliminate standalone smart home hubs in 2024
By Josephine Watson published
Samsung's latest upgrades to its SmartThings ecosystem offer an improved user experience, plus some exciting new AI tools.
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Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) review: the near-perfect smart display for most households
By Michelle Rae Uy published
Making smart speakers a tad redundant
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