Smart display is the control centre for Alexa-connected devices anyone in the home can use Amazon’s latest Alexa device feels like the missing piece in making a home fully smart and acts as a hub for controlling lights, doors, cameras, timers and heating. The Echo Hub arrives ready to be the touchscreen controller for your smart home, and is a cut-price option for a device that usually has to be either professionally installed, costing thousands, or a DIY job that requires more than a little expertise. Continue reading...

Full-size portable speaker gets stereo and bass upgrade, plus better wifi, Bluetooth and touch controls Sonos’s top-class battery-powered wifi and Bluetooth speaker has been given an all-round upgrade with double the battery life, impressive stereo sound and new touch controls. The Move 2 is certainly not your average portable speaker. It costs £449 (€499/$449/A$799) and aims to be the only sound system you need for indoor and outdoor use, weighing 3kg and sized about the same as a traditional bookshelf speaker. Dimensions: 241 x 160 x 127mm Weigh: 3kg Connectivity: wifi 6, Bluetooth 5, USB-C, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect Battery: 44Wh (24 hours playback), 120 hours standby, three hours to charge Charging: Included dock or USB-C 45W Water resistance: IP56 (dust and high-pressure water jets) Continue reading...