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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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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

Stream the World Cup for less with Amazon Fire TV stick – now just £24 for Prime Day

This little gadget turns any TV into a smart one – in time for England’s World Cup campaign

Evening Standard

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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.

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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.

TechRadar

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

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5 smart tech essentials for seniors

How smart tech is helping the elderly retain their independence

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

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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.

TechRadar

Govee Ceiling Light review: light up your living room by voice

The Govee Ceiling Light illuminates the room in any colour

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

Ideal Home

This Tie Fighter stand for the Echo Dot lets your Alexa smart speaker join the dark side

Amazon just dropped a Tie Fighter Stand for the Echo Dot, and a number of items from Star Wars Celebration 2025 are now up for order.

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I just tested the Fire TV Soundbar and Amazon missed a big opportunity

It seemed Amazon's soundbar lineup could be the answer to one of the category's biggest problems.

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The Independent UK

Alexa+: How Amazon plans to make Siri boring with new, smarter assistant

IN FOCUS: The latest announcement from Amazon revealed a dramatically changed future for Alexa. The executive in charge talks exclusively to David Phelan about where things are heading – and it’s a world away from Apple’s Siri

Tom’s Guide

Alexa+ is rolling out now — here's what's new (and what's missing)

The latest version of Alexa's voice assistant has made major improvements but also left out some key changes

The Independent UK

Amazon quietly disables two key privacy features in its Alexa speakers

ANALYSIS: It’s part of a company push to turn a profit from the devices, writes Kathy Reid

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2025 Porsches are getting Dolby Atmos for elite in-car audio and I've never wanted a 911 more

Porsche's in-car infotainment is getting a big upgrade, with Dolby Atmos in its Bose and Burmester systems.

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The Conversation

Everything you say to an Alexa speaker will be sent to Amazon – starting today

Amazon has disabled two key privacy features in its Alexa smart speakers, in a push to introduce artificial intelligence-powered “agentic capabilities” and turn a profit from the popular devices.

TechRadar

Amazon is experimenting with renaming Echo speakers to Alexa speakers, and it's about time

Amazon is experimenting with a different Echo name, and it's one that's so perfect I wish they'd just do it today.

Evening Standard

Best bargains on Amazon devices at Spring Deal Days

Explore Amazon's Spring Deal Days for discounts on popular devices like the Fire Stick, Alexa, Ring Doorbells, and more

Your Amazon Echo smart speakers are losing key privacy feature – and Alexa+ is to blame

Amazon is removing this Alexa privacy feature, and people aren’t happy

TechRadar

No, Amazon isn't changing how all Echos process your voice requests to satisfy Alexa+'s more powerful models

It's not what you think

Evening Standard

Amazon to end Echo privacy setting, sending voice recordings to cloud

Some Echo users can currently opt not to send voice recordings to Amazon’s servers, instead relying on the device’s processing to interpret what is being said locally

Tom’s Guide

Amazon is removing this privacy feature from its Echo smart speakers on March 28 — what you need to know

Amazon is removing the ability to process Alexa requests locally on your Echo smart speaker, but it only affects a handful of users.

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