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Google Nest Hub Max review: The best smart screen you can buy
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The Nest Hub Max is just a bigger version of the Google Home Hub, but that’s no bad thing
Best Amazon Echo 2024
Our pick of the best Echo speakers from Amazon's range of Alexa-ready devices

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Bose Home Speaker 500: Alexa speaker is a Sonos rival
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Bose says its voice-controlled speaker, the Bose Home Speaker 500, has the “widest soundstage” available

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JBL Link 20: Google Assistant makes a splash
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Want a compact, portable speaker with Google Assistant built-in? JBL’s Link 20 ticks all the right boxes

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£129 inc VAT
Google Home vs Amazon Echo vs Apple HomePod: Which is best?
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The battle of the smart speakers is afoot: will Google Home, Amazon Echo or Apple HomePod be crowned victorious?

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What is Alexa Cast and how do you use it?
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Everything you need to know about Amazon’s wireless casting system

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Samsung's Galaxy Home smart speaker unveiled
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The Samsung Galaxy Home has the Apple HomePod in its sights with a “powerful” sound and Bixby-driven voice-driven smart features

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UE Blast: The best Bluetooth speaker
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The UE Blast combines Alexa support with great sound and waterproofing – it’s the smartest Bluetooth speaker around

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£109 Incl VAT
JBL Link View: The Echo Show rival with Google Assistant
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Google takes aim at the Echo Show with the Assistant-powered JBL Link View in the vanguard

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How to set up Google Home
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We show you how to get the personal assistant up and running quickly and easily

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