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Alexa+ now available for everyone — and there's even a free tier for non-Prime members
By Mike Prospero published
After being in early access for nearly a year, Alexa+ is now rolling out to everyone — and you don't need to be an Amazon Prime member to use it.

Sonos' new amp is meant to be hidden away — and it'll rely on a stable app to work properly
By Tammy Rogers published
Sonos has returned after a lengthy gap — and its latest product is to be wired into a home audio system and hidden away.

I asked the VP of Alexa+ about Amazon's AI coming to new smart glasses — 'You’re going to hear things from us in 2026'
By Mike Prospero published
An interview with Amazon's VP of Alexa on where the smart assistant is headed for 2026.

I used the Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio to create an Alexa Home Theater — here's how it sounds
By Mike Prospero published
You can group Amazon Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio speakers to create a surround-sound system with a Fire TV stick. Here's how it works, how much it costs, and how it sounds.

I need new smart speakers for my home — here's how I'm deciding between Amazon, Google, Apple and Sonos
By Tammy Rogers last updated
I need to refill my home with smart devices, but which model am I going to choose?

Amazon Echo Dot Max review: The first smart speaker for the AI era
By Mike Prospero published
The Amazon Echo Dot Max is a very good Alexa+ smart speaker, but doesn’t have enough new features to warrant an upgrade over the 4th-generation Echo.

Amazon Echo Studio (2025) review: Bringing the bass
By Mike Prospero published
The Echo Studio is the best smart speaker for an Amazon-centric home theater system and smart home, but those focused more on audio quality will still prefer the Sonos Era 100.

Google Home acting "pretty creepy" as users report fake identities and hallucinated chores
By Scott Younker published
Some Google Home owners claim the smart speaker is hallucinating profiles.
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