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The best smart speaker 2019

The best smart speaker 2019

Buying guide: The top smart home assistant-packing speakers put to the test
Apple HomePod guide

Apple HomePod guide

Everything you need to know about Apple's Amazon Echo rival
Amazon Alexa: Tips and tricks

Amazon Alexa: Tips and tricks

How to get the most out of Amazon's digital assistant
Echo Dot with a month of music for just $9

Echo Dot with a month of music for just $9

This Amazon Echo Dot and Amazon Music Unlimited bundle is incredible

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Latest

Smart speakers can be hacked

Smart speakers can be hacked

Yep, your smart speaker can spy on you and steal your passwords
Nest Mini is latest budget smart speaker

Nest Mini is latest budget smart speaker

The latest budget Assistant smart speaker goes live
Amazon's Echo Spot is dead

Amazon's Echo Spot is dead

No alarms and no surprises
Alexa gets multilingual mode

Alexa gets multilingual mode

Alexa follows Google Assistant and Siri with Spanish support
Best Google Assistant commands

Best Google Assistant commands

Learn how to control the smart home, ask for information and more
Roku launches budget soundbar setup

Roku launches budget soundbar setup

The bar and subwoofer will form part of Walmart's Onn range
How to use Siri to control Spotify

How to use Siri to control Spotify

We walk you through the setup, and how you can use your new DJ
Google has a new music transfer feature

Google has a new music transfer feature

New update lets you move video and music between speakers
How to delete Google Assistant recordings

How to delete Google Assistant recordings

Get Assistant to do its best paper shredder impression
On Google's Face Match and privacy

On Google's Face Match and privacy

We took our privacy concerns to Google - here's what it said
Sonos debuts new subscription service

Sonos debuts new subscription service

Initially being trialled in the Netherlands, Sonos again lowers the bar for entry
Complete guide to Samsung Galaxy Home

Complete guide to Samsung Galaxy Home

Everything you need to know about the upcoming Bixby speaker

Reviews

Amazon Echo Dot with Clock

Amazon Echo Dot with Clock

Amazon's smallest Echo gets an upgrade – and it's about time
First look: Google Nest Mini

First look: Google Nest Mini

The Google Home Mini learns new tricks, and gets a new name
Apple HomePod

Apple HomePod

Updated: How does Apple's debut smart speaker compare in 2019?
Google Nest Hub Max

Google Nest Hub Max

The Max pulls double duty as a Nest camera
JBL Link Bar

JBL Link Bar

A hybrid soundbar that flatters to deceive
Early verdict: Amazon Echo 3rd generation

Early verdict: Amazon Echo 3rd generation

Amazon's baseline speaker is still a key player
First listen: Amazon Echo Studio

First listen: Amazon Echo Studio

A smart speaker that will put the rest of the industry on notice
The best Sonos speakers

The best Sonos speakers

Want in on the Sonos multi-room party? Here are the top speakers to buy now

How-Tos

How to make Alexa talk faster or slower

How to make Alexa talk faster or slower

Not quite your tempo? You can now speed up or slow Alexa's speech
How to turn on Alexa's Whisper Mode

How to turn on Alexa's Whisper Mode

Teach Alexa to use its indoor voice
Guide to Alexa multi-room audio

Guide to Alexa multi-room audio

How to make Alexa do a Sonos impression
How to reset HomePod

How to reset HomePod

Learn to give your Siri speaker a soft restart or a factory reset
Change Alexa's name and voice

Change Alexa's name and voice

Mix things up with this step-by-step guide
How to have Alexa read Kindle books

How to have Alexa read Kindle books

It's not just audiobooks and podcasts, you know