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Echo Dot Max and Studio
Amazon unveils new Echo Dot Max and Studio speakers with Atmos and Alexa+ support

By Tammy Rogers Published

Amazon's latest smart speakers look pretty good — and there are even some options with screens attached.

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Marantz Horizon in champagne lifestyle image
My house is filled with music thanks to this smart home audio system — but it's not Sonos

By Tammy Rogers Published

Sonos is the biggest whole home music system around — but I prefer something slightly more niche.

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Amazon Echo Dot and Google Nest Mini
I had a Google Nest Mini and an Amazon Echo 3rd Gen while I was at college - and this smart speaker is the clear winner for your dorm

By Ashley Thieme Published

I used a Google Nest Mini and an Echo Dot while at college, and I know which one I would buy again.

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A Denon Home 150 smart speaker
HomePod 3 was a no-show at the iPhone 17 event — so I recommend you get this hi-fi smart speaker instead

By Nikita Achanta Published

The Denon Home 150 is an outstanding smart speaker that supports Siri and Alexa, and it makes music sound phenomenal thanks to hi-fi wireless streaming.

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Apple HomePod 2 listing
HomePod 3 was a no-show at Apple's iPhone 17 event but HomePod 2 will get new features

By Jeff Parsons Published

The HomePod 3 has yet to appear, but Apple is pushing out a new software update for its existing HomePod models.

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A Denon Home 150 and a Denon Home 350 smart speaker
I created the best beginner multi-room music streaming setup with these two smart speakers — and the sound blew me away

By Nikita Achanta Published

It's ridiculously easy to create a whole-home audio setup, and all you need are the Denon Home 150 and the Denon Home 350 to do so.

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A Denon Home 350 smart speaker
I just tested Denon’s hi-fi smart speaker — and it’s my new favorite way to stream audiophile-quality sound

By Nikita Achanta Published

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The Denon Home 350 is a fantastic smart speaker with voice assistant support, six drivers that deliver powerful, three-dimensional sound, and an intuitive app.

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Amazon is removing this privacy feature from its Echo smart speakers on March 28 — what you need to know

By Mike Prospero Published

Amazon is removing the ability to process Alexa requests locally on your Echo smart speaker, but it only affects a handful of users.

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Amazon Alexa Plus devices, including laptops, Echo Show, Echo Earbuds and Echo Frames
Alexa+ devices — here's the gadgets that will (and won't) work

By Anthony Spadafora Last updated

Amazon has unveiled Alexa Plus and while it’s rolling out to Echo Show smart displays first, most Echo smart speakers will also be supported.

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Apple's HomePod with display just got some bad news

By Jeff Parsons Last updated

Apple's next HomePod is reportedly delayed until after WWDC 2025 due to software development difficulties.

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