Guides
De-Googling my life #4: Chromecast alternatives
Google has already announced its intentions to kill off the Chromecast, so it's time to find a suitable replacement.
Amazon
Started in 1994 by Jeff Bezos as an online bookstore, Amazon has grown into a global e-commerce titan. Beyond its extensive retail offerings, Amazon is a leader in cloud computing through AWS, and provides an array of consumer electronics, including Echo smart speakers, Kindle e-readers, and Fire tablets. The company is also a major player in digital content with Prime Video and a wide range of services.
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Amazon has just updated the Echo Show 8 and it doubles as a Smart Home Hub
The 3rd generation of Amazon's Echo Show 8 combines the best features of both the Echo Show and the Echo Hub for your smart home.
News
Amazon pops off a new Echo Spot with a screen: Is this your next alarm clock?
Like an Echo Pop with a screen, the new Echo Spot makes a versatile alarm clock.
Streaming Hardware
Amazon is adding Xbox Game Pass to Fire TV sticks this month
Owners of the 2023 Fire TV Stick 4K and 4K Max will be able to stream Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Games to their TV directly this month.
How To
How to sign up for the Amazon Prime 30-Day free trial
This step by step guide will make signing up to Amazon's free trial for Prime easy.
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Amazon shows us the new Echo Show 5
Amazon's 3rd gen of Echo Show 5 improves the microphones, speaker and adds Matter support.
Technology
Amazon Echo Hub review: Plenty of potential
We review the Amazon Echo Hub, which brings sophisticated smart home tech to the average homeowner. But it still needs some work.
Sales
Amazon Big Smile Sale March 2024: All the best deals and everything you need to know
The Amazon Big Smile Sale is live for March 2024, and we're rounding up all the hottest deals you can get in the epic week-long sale.
Technology
The Amazon Echo Hub is now available in Australia
Amazon has today announced its Echo Hub smart home controller is available in Australia, with an RRP of $329.
Streaming Hardware
Amazon pushes harder into the smart home with new Echo device and experiences
Amazon has taken its next step to improve the smart home with the launch of the Echo Hub smart device plus new Fire TV devices.
Reviews
Amazon Echo Auto (2nd Gen) review
The Amazon Echo Auto (2nd Gen) brings Alexa to the car with a simple setup, but doesn't really answer the fundamental question: "Why?"
Reviews
Amazon Echo Pop review
The Amazon Echo Pop is a bargain speaker for just $79, though the microphone struggles to pickup commands with lots of background noise.
