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First look: the Apple HomePod 2 sounds great, but is that enough?
By Mike Prospero last updated
I was able to listen to a few selections from the Apple HomePod (2nd generation); here's what I thought.

Denon Home 150 review: The small smart speaker for big bass lovers
By Lee Dunkley published
The Denon Home 150 is an entry-level speaker with all the right connectivity smarts, and is the one to beat for bass fans.

I was equally terrified and impressed when I heard Alexa whisper for the first time
By Anthony Spadafora published
Controlling your smart home devices at night with a smart speaker can bother others in your household, but not if you use Alexa’s whisper mode.

Amazon Echo Dot (4th gen) review
By Mike Prospero published
The Amazon Echo Dot was the best smart speaker for less than $50, though it's since been replaced. Plus, the $60 Echo Dot with Clock is still the better value.

Forget 'Hey, Google' — this simple trick lets you combine multiple smart speaker commands
By Anthony Spadafora published
Google’s smart speakers make it a breeze to control your smart home and this trick will help you do more with fewer wake words.

Sonos could launch a virtual assistant to take on Google and Amazon Alexa
By Roland Moore-Colyer last updated
Sonos is reportedly poised to launch its own virtual assistant as an alternative to Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant in its smart speakers.

I made an old smart speaker portable and now it’s perfect for outside
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Easily bring Google Assistant, Alexa or Siri with you outside by adding a battery base to an old smart speaker.

Google Nest speakers just lost a key feature — and buyers are fuming
By Alan Martin published
Sonos’ legal victory over Google has had a knock-on effect on Nest Audio and Google Home functionality, and buyers are furious with the workarounds suggested.
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