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Amazon Echo Dot with clock on surface in a home

Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (5th gen) review

By Jen Allen published

Refining an already successful smart speaker with some cool extra display options… but how essential is the clock really?

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Alexa

Amazon is tightening its belt and Alexa could feel the squeeze: report

By Lance Ulanoff published

Cost-cutting measures at Amazon might target unprofitable businesses like, reportedly, Alexa.

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Amazon Echo on a table

Alexa vs Google Assistant: which voice assistant is best for your smart home?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

We've rounded up the key differences between Alexa and Google Assistant to determine which is better.

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Devialet Mania three-strong products, on beige table

I tried Devialet’s spherical new speaker and it makes Amazon Echo feel like a toy

By Becky Scarrott published

Devialet’s new Mania portable smart speaker boasts 'adaptive cross-stereo', and it's a stunner.

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Amazon Alexa can calm pets during fireworks night

Amazon Alexa can play music to calm your pets when the fireworks start

By Jennifer Oksien published

We're all ears for this new piece of music for cats (and dogs) from Amazon. In fact, it sounds pretty puuuurfect

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Echo Dot with clock next to bed

How to choose the perfect smart speaker for you

By Louise Blain published

Get the right smart speaker for your needs with our breakdown of the options.

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Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (2020) pictured on a wooden table next to a plant.

Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (2020) review

By Olivia Tambini published

Updated Amazon's Echo Dot with Clock (2020) has a refreshed design, but is this enough to entice over its (usually discounted) predecessor?

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Amazon Echo Dot (3rd generation) in white pictured on a wooden surface

Amazon Echo Dot (2019) review

By Nick Pino published

Updated If you don't mind buying an auxiliary cable to get the best sound, Amazon's most affordable Echo from 2019 is still worth considering.

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Amazon Echo Dot (2020) pictured on a wooden surface

Amazon Echo Dot (2020) review

By Nick Pino published

Updated The Amazon Echo Dot (2020) adds modern aesthetics to the popular entry-level smart speaker, but not much else.

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Amazon new Echo Dot display

New Amazon Echo Dot with better audio might mean you don't need the bigger one

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Amazon's event yields a bumper crop of smart speakers, all boasting sonic improvements such as 'clear vocals and rich, vibrant sound'.

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