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Amazon Echo on a table
Don't panic, but one family seems to have a haunted Amazon Echo speaker

By David Nield Published

The new and improved Alexa+ seems to have got a bit too expressive in a counting task.

Smart Speakers
Google Home Speaker
Early Google Home speaker unboxing reveals an unpopular design choice

By David Nield Published

According to an early look at the new Google Home Speaker, there's a controversial choice regarding the power cable.

Smart Speakers
Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal on carpet
The Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal is like giving a caveman a power washer

By Josephine Watson Published

Narwal’s 2026 flagship robot vacuum is outfitted with video cameras and super smart AI cleaning technology to work out the best way to tackle your home.

Robot Vacuums
Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone on test
Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone review: great mopping but underwhelming vacuuming performance

By Derek Adams Published

The new Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone comes with some great innovations but it's not the best sucker in town

Robot Vacuums
Google Nest Mini
The Nest Audio and Nest Mini are officially dead, Google says

By Alex Blake Published

Google has discontinued its Nest Audio and Nest Mini speakers as the launch of the firm’s Home Speaker nears.

Smart Speakers
Google Home Speaker
New Google Home Speaker launch date confirmed — and you can pre-order now

By Rowan Davies Published

Google has announced that its new Google Home Speaker will be go on sale on June 25.

Smart Speakers
Left: Aura Frames app on a phone in person's hand, with Google Photos integration option. Right: An Aura digital photo frame on a desk
Aura digital photo frames just got the update I've been waiting for — Google Photos support

By Timothy Coleman Published

Aura frames now work with Google Photos, iCloud, text message, Aura's app and more

Smart Home
Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) mounted above peephome on front door
Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) review: sharp 2K footage at last

By James Day Published

The latest version of Ring's wireless video doorbell is a big step up rather than a minor refresh, and a great pick if you're not put off by the subscription fee.

Home Security
Split image of Ezviz peephole camera installed in door, and footage captured by the camera in the Ezviz app
I installed this peephole camera in 10 minutes, and it's a great alternative to a video doorbell

By Cat Ellis Published

If you live in an apartment or rented house, this clever little camera gives you all the best features of a video doorbell without damaging your door.

Home Security
Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Lite installed on door underneath door handle
Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Lite review: a clever, affordable Matter lock with a few sharp edges

By James Day Published

A renter-friendly smart lock that plays nicely with all the main smart home platforms, once you've navigated the instruction manual.

Home Security
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