Apple HomePod review (2nd gen, 2023): better all round but rivals are plentiful
Can the new HomePod do enough to shake off the problems of its predecessor?
Smart speakers
Sonos Era 300 review: a thrilling new dawn for the spatial age
The next generation of premium Sonos speaker is here and intros spatial audio/Dolby Atmos Music support, too
Which Google Nest smart device should you choose?
Google’s smart home speakers used to bear the Google Home name but they’re now known as Google Nest
Sonos apologizes for the worst app update in history
CEO Patrick Spence writes a full apology after the botched rollout of the revamped Sonos app
Amazon brings the Echo Spot back from the dead
The new Echo Spot sees the return of a fully-capable Alexa alarm clock with a screen
Everything revealed at WWDC 2024: Apple Intelligence, iOS 18, and more
Apple just held its WWDC 2024 event, where we got all of the newest software unveiled. AI was the highlight, with iOS 18 and other updates behind
Sonos slips out Roam 2 update – here’s what’s changed
The Toblerone-shaped Sonos Roam 2 is $179/£179 and will have some pretty decent audio chops judging by the original
I checked out both versions of Bowers & Wilkins’ Zeppelin McLaren Edition – but which is my favourite?
These are special editions developed in cahoots with McLaren Automotive, timed to celebrate McLaren’s 60th anniversary
Could the next Apple HomePod go horizontal as a soundbar rival?
Never mind screens, these rumours suggest the next Apple HomePod will go horizontal to rival soundbars with this Siri smart speaker
Sonos’ app revamp points the way towards upcoming new hardware – but what will come first?
Sonos has completely revamped its app and there’s a new web app for desktop use as well
This Denon speaker isn’t that smart, but it does care about your privacy
Smart speakers are all the rage right now, but these assistants are always listening. Denon’s latest doesn’t listen, and cares about privacy
Sonos Move 2 review: moving portable sound up a gear
Improved in pretty much every way, but how portable do you need a smart speaker to be? Sonos thinks it has the answer: not very
