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Sonos Arc SL ditches Alexa and Assistant

Sonos Arc SL ditches Alexa and Assistant

If you don't need your soundbar smart then you're in luck
Type with Alexa goes live

Type with Alexa goes live

You can now send messages to Alexa using your keyboard
Google Scheduled Actions goes live

Google Scheduled Actions goes live

Scheduling smart home Actions is now a thing but it's got some issues
Sonos Radio HD goes live

Sonos Radio HD goes live

New premium, ad-free, streaming tier goes live
Eve rolls out Thread for smart home devices

Eve rolls out Thread for smart home devices

Eve Door & Window sensors get it this month, Aqua and Thermo to follow
6 months Music Unlimited with new Echo Dot

6 months Music Unlimited with new Echo Dot

Latest streaming bounty is a no brainer if you're in the market for a new Dot
Philips Hue pulls the plug on Nest

Philips Hue pulls the plug on Nest

Works with Nest breathes its final breath as we wait for Works with Hey Google
Amazon Music Unlimited: 3 months free

Amazon Music Unlimited: 3 months free

Amazing offer will see you streaming 50 million tunes well into 2021
Netatmo unveils Smart Modulating Thermostat

Netatmo unveils Smart Modulating Thermostat

UK-only launch for French brand's latest smart heating device
Eve adds HomeKit Adaptive Lighting

Eve adds HomeKit Adaptive Lighting

HomeKit Secure Video features also updated as part of iOS 14
Device Dashboard makes Fire Tabs home hubs

Device Dashboard makes Fire Tabs home hubs

New feature rolling out for US Fire Tablet users
Alexa goes hands-free for Fire TV Show

Alexa goes hands-free for Fire TV Show

Enhanced voice search and on screen visuals land with big update
Abode Outdoor Camera is also video doorbell

Abode Outdoor Camera is also video doorbell

Hardwire it or plug it in, this modular cam is multi-functional
Google kills Nest Secure

Google kills Nest Secure

'No longer available'... does this mean a new system is incoming?
Google Smart Displays dark mode launches

Google Smart Displays dark mode launches

A raft of improvements are coming for your Google smart speaker with a screen
Nanoleaf Shapes adds Triangles to the mix

Nanoleaf Shapes adds Triangles to the mix

The latest Nanoleaf panels are compatible with the Hexagon Shapes
Apple's HomePod opens up: Spotify incoming

Apple's HomePod opens up: Spotify incoming

Native support for Amazon Music, Pandora and more all incoming
Apple HomePod Mini is ready for Thread

Apple HomePod Mini is ready for Thread

This might be a big deal... soon
This is the new Nest Thermostat

This is the new Nest Thermostat

$129 smart heating device comes in four new colors
Q Acoustics Active 200 and 400 speakers

Q Acoustics Active 200 and 400 speakers

Wireless streaming options aplenty with these new high-end active speakers
Arlo Ultra 2 and Pro 4 cams go live

Arlo Ultra 2 and Pro 4 cams go live

Arlo's latest revamp is at the top end of its smart security camera hierarchy
Yale's Smart Delivery Box available now

Yale's Smart Delivery Box available now

Security box goes on sale alongside Smart Cabinet Lock
Alexa is about to get a whole lot smarter

Alexa is about to get a whole lot smarter

It wasn't just hardware announced at the big September 2020 event
Roku Streambar goes live alongside new Ultra

Roku Streambar goes live alongside new Ultra

Roku's streaming device lineup gets a fall 2020 refresh
Amazon's latest Fire TV Stick is out

Amazon's latest Fire TV Stick is out

And the Fire TV Stick Lite is even cheaper
Abode adds Alexa Guard Plus

Abode adds Alexa Guard Plus

Amazon's updated security watchdog companion hits Abode platform
Disney+ lands on Google Smart Display

Disney+ lands on Google Smart Display

Into the unknown with Elsa, Mickey, Woody, R2D2, Iron Man and the gang
Amazon makes it easy to share Alexa Routines

Amazon makes it easy to share Alexa Routines

Got a great Routine setup? You can now send it over to your friends
iRobot i3+: cheapest ticket to self-cleaning

iRobot i3+: cheapest ticket to self-cleaning

Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal for under $600
Ikea teases new Sonos Symfonisk colors

Ikea teases new Sonos Symfonisk colors

Red and blue variations of the multi-room speakers now on sale... sort of
Arlo Essential Video Doorbell now live

Arlo Essential Video Doorbell now live

No need for hardwiring with Arlo's latest smart doorbell
​Alexa can now print more things out for you

​Alexa can now print more things out for you

Get crosswords, puzzles and recipes hot off the printer
Abode goes live in the UK

Abode goes live in the UK

Smart security specialist teams up with Kings Technologies for launch
Z-Wave LR boasts 4x wireless range

Z-Wave LR boasts 4x wireless range

RIP Z-Wave repeaters: Z-Wave LR will be a major smart home platform
Best smart home tech of IFA 2020

Best smart home tech of IFA 2020

The hottest new connected tech announced at the Berlin expo
Neato D10 headlines new robo cleaner trio

Neato D10 headlines new robo cleaner trio

New flagship model features a True HEPA filter and an impressive runtime
Blue by ADT finally on sale

Blue by ADT finally on sale

Security cameras, sensors and more from the old school security specialist
LG ThinQ Home gives us glimpse of the future

LG ThinQ Home gives us glimpse of the future

The smartest house you'll likely to see
Tado Smart Thermostat V3+ goes live

Tado Smart Thermostat V3+ goes live

One of the best smart heating systems just got even better
Philips Hue Play lightstrip goes live

Philips Hue Play lightstrip goes live

Signify announces a plethora of new connected smart lights at IFA 2020
New Alexa Teufel Hotlist smart speakers

New Alexa Teufel Hotlist smart speakers

Hotlist M and S add a bit of style to the voice assistant's substance
Lenovo Smart Clock Essential announced

Lenovo Smart Clock Essential announced

Connected alarm clock goes live with wallet-friendly price tag