Google is not used to being second. And yet, that’s uncomfortable the position it finds itself in within the smart speaker space. The reasons for that are twofold: first, Amazon was fastest o…

Pros Easy to set up Routines and in-app smart device control Expanding range of Skills Clean audio and simple voice control Cons Poor sound compared to similarly-priced competition Can’t use …

It’s been just over a year since the original Echo landed on UK doormats from Amazon warehouses around the country. If imitation really is the sincerest form of flattery, then Jeff Bezos must…

The new Amazon Fire HD 10 is one of those products that doesn’t look all that exciting from the outside. It’s physically identical to the model it replaces and although it is available …

OUR EARLY VERDICT It’s a shame the old look remains, but don’t judge this book by its cover: the Amazon Echo Plus is a powerful smart speaker that will make your home smarter in the eas…

OUR VERDICT As purely a Bluetooth speaker, the Echo leaves a lot to be desired. Paired with a natural, engrossing AI, however, Amazon’s grand experiment in artificial intelligence is one of t…

PRICE WHEN REVIEWED $119 AMAZON KINDLE PAPERWHITE (2015) REVIEW It’s easy to forget that Amazon once was just an online bookstore. The Kindle is now such a ubiquitous eReader that’s als…

OUR VERDICT It’s a conservative upgrade but the new screen makes this the best Kindle Paperwhite yet, with a brilliant balance of price and features. FOR Super-sharp screen Improved typograph…