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I spent the last two weeks testing Alexa+ — here's 2 things that impressed me, and 1 that needs work

I spent the past two weeks testing out Alexa+, Amazon's AI-augmented voice assistant. Here's what I discovered.

Tom’s Guide

Want Alexa to do more? Here's how to make your own skills

You can easily create custom Alexa skills using Amazon’s Skill Blueprints, no coding needed.

Tom’s Guide

I upgraded to Alexa+ for my busy family — here’s what it did surprisingly well

From smarter routines to a more intuitive screen, Alexa+ is a major upgrade — but not without flaws. Here’s how it handled my family of five.

Tom’s Guide

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'It's astonishing to watch the usage patterns' on Alexa+ - Amazon's Panos Panay

Amazon's Device and Services Lead Panos Panay sits down for a big conversation about Alexa+, Amazon, hardware, AI, AR, and his old home.

TechRadar

Roku Streaming Stick Plus review: convenient, budget-friendly 4K

The Roku Streaming Stick Plus has an intuitive interface with voice search and app control

Echo Show 15 vs Echo Show 21: is bigger always better?

Amazon has poised its latest and largest Echo Show devices as the primary interfaces for Alexa+, but which is better?

TechRadar

I tested the Sony Bravia 8 II OLED TV, and it has Sony's most impressive picture quality to date – and that's saying something

Sony’s new flagship OLED has a significantly brighter picture than its Bravia 8 predecessor, and its built-in sound puts most other TVs to shame.

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Best Alexa Deals for Amazon Prime Day 2025: Discounts on Echo Dot and more

Alexa, tell me the best Prime Day deals on offer right now

Evening Standard

This Amazon Fire TV stick is currently 57% off in the Prime Big Deal Days sale

This little gadget turns any TV into a smart one

Evening Standard

Still waiting for Alexa+? Here are 3 ways to make your Echo speaker smarter today

I use my Echo Pop speaker every day without fail –here are 3 tips and tricks that help make the most of my smart speaker experience.

TechRadar

These 3 hidden features will make your Ring doorbell even more useful, and you might not even know they exist

Are you getting the most from your doorbell? These handy tricky will ensure it's working as well as possible for your home.

TechRadar

WiZ Gradient Floor Light review: Philips Hue-style lighting without the price tag

WiZ is stepping out of the shadows – and it's about time

Forget Ring, this simple and stylish camera is cheaper and has great battery life

The Blink Outdoor 4 is a long-lasting and affordable outdoor camera addition to your home security set-up

5 smart tech essentials for seniors

How smart tech is helping the elderly retain their independence

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Alexa, Hit The Lights — These Smart Outdoor Lighting Options Are a Garden Game-Changer

Make illuminating your outdoor space that much easier to control by going all-in on Alexa-enabled garden lighting — this is what to know and what to buy

TechRadar

I spent a week testing the Roku Streaming Stick Plus, and it’s a solid budget option for 4K streaming

The Roku Streaming Stick Plus is a cheap way to add 4K streaming to a TV, but its menu navigation can be a bit slow, and there’s no Dolby Vision HDR support.

Govee Ceiling Light review: light up your living room by voice

The Govee Ceiling Light illuminates the room in any colour

Ideal Home

I tried the Dreo PolyFan and found it’s packed with smart features like the big brands but costs a lot less - here’s why I love this standing pedestal fan

Dreo's PolyFan fan ticks all the boxes for customisation, design and performance, and puts the wind right up the high-end premium brands

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TechRadar

This Tie Fighter stand for the Echo Dot lets your Alexa smart speaker join the dark side

Amazon just dropped a Tie Fighter Stand for the Echo Dot, and a number of items from Star Wars Celebration 2025 are now up for order.

What Hi-Fi?

I just tested the Fire TV Soundbar and Amazon missed a big opportunity

It seemed Amazon's soundbar lineup could be the answer to one of the category's biggest problems.

The Independent UK

Alexa+: How Amazon plans to make Siri boring with new, smarter assistant

IN FOCUS: The latest announcement from Amazon revealed a dramatically changed future for Alexa. The executive in charge talks exclusively to David Phelan about where things are heading – and it’s a world away from Apple’s Siri

Tom’s Guide

Alexa+ is rolling out now — here's what's new (and what's missing)

The latest version of Alexa's voice assistant has made major improvements but also left out some key changes

The Independent UK

Amazon quietly disables two key privacy features in its Alexa speakers

ANALYSIS: It’s part of a company push to turn a profit from the devices, writes Kathy Reid

TechRadar

2025 Porsches are getting Dolby Atmos for elite in-car audio and I've never wanted a 911 more

Porsche's in-car infotainment is getting a big upgrade, with Dolby Atmos in its Bose and Burmester systems.

The Conversation

Everything you say to an Alexa speaker will be sent to Amazon – starting today

Amazon has disabled two key privacy features in its Alexa smart speakers, in a push to introduce artificial intelligence-powered “agentic capabilities” and turn a profit from the popular devices.

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