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Apple HomePod 2 could launch soon as company shifts old smart speaker stock
By Olivia Tambini published
Apple is shifting stock of its old smart speaker – perhaps to make way for the Apple HomePod 2.

Google Nest Hub could get a user-friendly makeover
By Olivia Tambini published
The company is trying to make the Google Nest Hub easier to use.

Marshall Uxbridge Voice smart speaker gives Alexa a rocking makeover
By Gerald Lynch published
A Google Assistant variant of the speaker is also on the way.

Voice search is changing the way we access news – here's why that matters
By Henry St Leger published
With broadcasters partnering with voice assistants, is voice search changing our news habits for the better?

Amazon Echo Plus (2017) review
By Gerald Lynch published
Updated The original Echo Plus is a smart home speaker packing in Alexa voice controls – and a few minor teething problems.

How audio is changing in 2019: the biggest trends we've seen so far
By Olivia Tambini last updated
IN DEPTH The biggest audio trends we've noticed so far from CES 2019 and the Bristol Hi-Fi Show.

LG's next Google Assistant smart speaker could rival the Amazon Echo Show
By Olivia Tambini published
Four patents reveal plans for new LG smart speakers and smart displays – and with IFA 2019 coming up soon, we could be in for a surprise launch.

Amazon Echo speaker Prime Day price is back - but the best Alexa deal isn't at Amazon
By Brendan Griffiths published
TechRadar deals Get a longer warranty for the same low price at John Lewis
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