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Baidu sells more smart speakers than Google

Baidu sells more smart speakers than Google

Amazon's Echo is still the biggest selling smart speaker in the world
Bose announces Portable Home Speaker

Bose announces Portable Home Speaker

The portable smart speaker jumps out ahead of Sonos' own offering
Lenovo Smart Clock gets supports for photos

Lenovo Smart Clock gets supports for photos

Automatic software update brings support for new features
Spotify Multi-Room hits Fire TV Cube

Spotify Multi-Room hits Fire TV Cube

Alexa, play my evening jams
Lenovo Smart Tab to feature Google Assistant

Lenovo Smart Tab to feature Google Assistant

The two-in-one device follows the Lenovo Smart Tab with Alexa
Mu-so Qb Wi-Fi speaker launches

Mu-so Qb Wi-Fi speaker launches

Souped-up specs, built-in Chromecast, and new controls
Huawei's new OS will feature in the home

Huawei's new OS will feature in the home

The platform will debut on 'smart screen' devices later this year
The case of the missing Galaxy Home

The case of the missing Galaxy Home

Samsung says it's still working on it...
Altice announces Amplify smart speaker

Altice announces Amplify smart speaker

The speaker can use Alexa to control your cable TV
Google makes accessibility moves

Google makes accessibility moves

Partnership could have a meaningful impact on people's lives
Ikea Sonos Symfonisk

Ikea Sonos Symfonisk

Sonos and Ikea team up for two speakers – no assembly required
Assistant's volume problem gets a fix

Assistant's volume problem gets a fix

New feature will keep Assistant's noise levels in check
Lyric Speaker Canvas is pure muso aesthetic

Lyric Speaker Canvas is pure muso aesthetic

Visualize lyrics on a virtual record sleeve
Google Home speakers going deaf

Google Home speakers going deaf

We have a couple of solutions that might help
JBL Link Bar finally goes on sale

JBL Link Bar finally goes on sale

First bar to feature both Google Assistant and Android TV lands
Alexa could detect a heart attack

Alexa could detect a heart attack

New AI can detects signs of cardiac arrest
Yamaha reveals two Alexa sound bars

Yamaha reveals two Alexa sound bars

The audio giant looks to set a new bar for budget options
Lenovo Smart Clock

Lenovo Smart Clock

Our verdict on the first alarm clock powered by Google Assistant
Google Assistant hits Bose speakers

Google Assistant hits Bose speakers

It'll be the second company to offer both Alexa and Google Assistant
Nest Hub vs Nest Hub Max

Nest Hub vs Nest Hub Max

We explain the key differences between this smart display pairing
Sony unleashes new Alexa speaker

Sony unleashes new Alexa speaker

John Hurt wouldn't approve, but we do
China overtakes US in smart speaker sales

China overtakes US in smart speaker sales

Amazon and Google lead the pack in latest estimates
Sonos One

Sonos One

With Alexa and Google Assistant now present, the Sonos One is twice as smart
Harman Kardon Citation Bar

Harman Kardon Citation Bar

With this Assistant-ready sound bar, go all-in or go elsewhere
B&O's Beoplay A9 gets Google Assistant

B&O's Beoplay A9 gets Google Assistant

The iconic circular speaker is getting the smart treatment
Mu-so 2 offers AirPlay and Chromecast

Mu-so 2 offers AirPlay and Chromecast

The new multi-room speaker will also have wallets weeping
Google Home Hub v Amazon Echo Show

Google Home Hub v Amazon Echo Show

We help you decide which is best for your smart home
Six parental controls to set on Google Home

Six parental controls to set on Google Home

Learn to control restricted content and tweak your settings
Harman Kardon Citation 500

Harman Kardon Citation 500

Google Home Max on steroids - but is it enough to warrant the price jump?
UK government gets aboard smart speakers

UK government gets aboard smart speakers

'What age can I retire?', 'How do I apply for a passport?'
Amazon and Google get free music boost

Amazon and Google get free music boost

YouTube Music free for Google speakers, Amazon Music hits all Alexa devices
Alexa's Apple Music support comes to Sonos

Alexa's Apple Music support comes to Sonos

Access for the streaming service is heading to the Sonos One and Beam
Smart speakers to overtake tablets

Smart speakers to overtake tablets

Speakers are taking the jobs of tablets in our homes
Amazon Echo Link and Link Amp on sale

Amazon Echo Link and Link Amp on sale

The company is attempting to become your high-end, 'dumb' audio gateway
Libratone Zipp 2

Libratone Zipp 2

Alexa, Zipp reverse it
Alexa earns its medical license

Alexa earns its medical license

Alexa just earned its medical license
Apple HomePod gets price cut

Apple HomePod gets price cut

The Siri-powered smart speaker is now cheaper than ever
Google Assistant may have an ad problem

Google Assistant may have an ad problem

Google's pay-to-play business presents a problem with voice
Amazon ​Echo Sub

Amazon ​Echo Sub

Alexa, bring the bass
Google Home 2 wish list

Google Home 2 wish list

The OG Google Home is due an upgrade
Sonos One v Amazon Echo

Sonos One v Amazon Echo

Which flagship smart speaker is for you?
Smart speakers have an app problem

Smart speakers have an app problem

Google and Amazon are struggling with visibility