Smart speakers and their respective personal assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant are a convenient way to stream your favorite music, control your smart home gadgets and ask nearly any ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. The new Echo Dot doesn't look any different from the old version, but it's packing some significant upgrades under the hood.

For shoppers who want the voice assistant with the highest IQ, Google Home might be the better bet. Research shows that ...

A day after Amazon announced its new smart speakers and displays, security cameras and video doorbells, Google is doing the same with its portfolio of smart home products. And, like Amazon, Google is ...

The Echo Dot is Amazon's best-selling Echo speaker, but will it be discounted for Black Friday and how much will it cost?

Check out Amazon’s bestselling products this week. Find deals on tech items including Echo Dot speakers, Fire Sticks, Roku Sticks, Apple AirTags and more. Whether you prefer second generation or third ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Amazon Echo is the original smart speaker, but while it's an excellent option, its higher price puts it out of contention for many.

Amazon’s Echo Dot line has long since been the best starter smart speaker for most, and this year the brand released the 5th iteration of the Echo Dot (and Echo Dot with Clock). While this is a review ...

Google is rolling out firmware updates to its existing Nest speakers and thermostats. Nest Mini and Audio speakers now have new coloured lights, and the Nest Learning Thermostat has new illustrations ...

The mysterious smart speaker that appeared during Made by Google is a real, unannounced device. The speaker is said to come with Gemini installed. Users will reportedly be able to pair it with a ...

The Echo Dot Max is a fine way to interact with Alexa+ and enjoy some tunes, but it doesn't sound nearly as good as some of ...

Amazon makes a ton of Alexa speakers these days, but the Amazon Echo Dot and Amazon Echo Spot are by far two of our favorites. The former is the ol’ reliable — a cute little circle you can ask ...