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Is the Amazon Echo Spot better than the cheaper Echo Dot?

The smart alarm clock boasts beefed up audio and a better display

The Independent UK

From hyper-personal assistants to mind-reading tech — this is how AI will transform everything by 2035

Your future AI assistant will know your mood and when to reschedule your day — all before you ask

Tom’s Guide

Ruth Langsford opens up about the 'relentless responsibility' of being a carer

The Loose Women star cares for her elderly mother Joan, who has Alzheimer’s and admits ‘at times it can be overwhelming’

Evening Standard

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How Alexa+ accidentally ruined my kid’s birthday — here's how to stop it from happening to you

Alexa+ revealed my son’s birthday presents out loud — all because of one setting I forgot to change. Here’s how to fix it fast.

Tom’s Guide

If Amazon wants to kill Alexa+ stone dead, its CEO’s latest advertisement idea is probably the way to do it

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is already planning the demise of Alexa+, making some of its answers sponsored.

TechRadar

Amazon’s new Alexa+ is pretty good—but is that enough in the ChatGPT age?

I’ve spent the past few weeks using Alexa+. The beta version of Amazon’s new voice assistant is slowly rolling out but needs improvement to live up to the hype.

Fortune

Alexa+ can now generate AI images — here's how it compares to ChatGPT

Alexa+ wins for speed

Tom’s Guide

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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

'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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Evening Standard

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

TechRadar

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.

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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

Livingetc

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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