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The Cambridge Audio Evo One in a living room.
This all-in-one audio system just replaced every speaker in my living room

By Tammy Rogers Last updated

I have more speakers in my living room than most people have in their whole house. That is, until Cambridge Audio Evo One entered my life.

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Echo Dot with Clock review
You can't buy the Echo Dot with Clock on Amazon — and that's a big mistake

By Hunter Fenollol Published

Amazon's Echo Dot with Clock packs a ton of functionality into an affordable smart speaker. Despite being a popular gadget, it's currently unavailable for sale on Amazon.

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Colourful, wooden children's toys in the shape of animals on the floor of a nursery
Your nursery could get hacked - here's how to prevent it

By Olivia Powell Published

Discover the hidden cyber risks posed by your nursery, and how to fix them.

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Apple HomePod 2 listing
Apple tipped to be working on a HomePod with a screen — here’s what we know

By Jeff Parsons Published

Details spotted in developer code for tvOS hint Apple may soon unveil a HomePod equipped with a 7-inch display.

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A baby crying next to an image of an Echo Dot
Alexa can detect your baby crying and lull them back to sleep — how to set it up

By Peter Wolinski Published

Here's how you can set up Alexa to function as a monitor that'll lull baby back to sleep when they cry.

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An Amazon Echo Dot next to a photo of a barking dog
This hidden Alexa trick can stop your dog barking while you’re out — here’s how

By Peter Wolinski Published

Here's how to set up an Alexa automation to detect and stop your dog barking when you're out.

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Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)
5 things I wish I’d known before buying a smart speaker

By Hunter Fenollol Published

Smart speakers add music and a helpful AI-powered smart assistant to any room in your home. Here's what to consider before buying one.

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A close up of a Sonos speaker
Sonos plans to launch $400 AirPods Max rival, set-top box and much more

By John Velasco Published

2024 is looking to be a big year for Sonos

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Apple HomePod 2 white
Apple’s first HomePod with a screen isn’t what you’re expecting

By Alan Martin Published

Leaked prototype shows a regular HomePod with a small LCD screen embedded in the top of the speaker.

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Amazon Echo Pop smart speaker on a tabletop
I test smart speakers for a living, and this Echo Pop twin-pack deal is insane value

By Stephen Lambrechts Published

Amazon's Big Deal Days sale brings an astonishing deal on a double-pack of its Echo Pop smart speakers with Alexa built in.

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