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Bose Portable Home Speaker review: Sound significantly beyond its size

(Pocket-lint) – If you think you need a big product for big sound then the Bose Portable Home Speaker is here to prove otherwise. This little speaker, complete with its carry handle, might look kind-of innocuous – but the bold sound it can pump out is quite the opposite. Thing is, Bose being Bose, it’s… Read more

Marshall Emberton review: Little rockstar

(Pocket-lint) – The speaker market is full of stacks of options, many of which look the same, others which might look interesting but don’t offer good enough audio quality. Marshall, on the other hand, presents itself with style, offering signature appeal and a sound profile that rocks too. Now all of that is wrapped into… Read more

Samsung HW-Q950T soundbar review: The complete audio package

(Pocket-lint) – The Samsung HW-Q950T is the 2020 flagship soundbar from the Korean manufacturer, and manages to up the ante on 2019’s HW-Q90R by adding two more channels. The new model not only supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based audio, but also manages to deliver a staggeringly immersive 9.1.4-channel sonic experience. While the number of… Read more

Amazon Fire 7 vs Fire HD 8 vs Fire HD 8 Plus vs Fire HD 10: Which Fire tablet should you buy?

(Pocket-lint) – Amazon’s Fire tablets continue to offer a popular alternative to the iPad, and with the choices of Android tablets reducing over the past few years, the Fire family has offered affordable tablets that do just about everything you need. Amazon’s most recent updates to this line is the Fire HD 8 and 8… Read more

Amazon Echo vs Plus vs Studio vs Dot vs Show vs Spot: What’s the difference?

(Pocket-lint) – Amazon has a blistering array of Echo speakers, suiting a full range of prices and uses. From the compact up to larger speakers for a fuller music experience, there’s something for everybody. Plus, there’s also a selection of devices with displays. There’s also a burgeoning ecosystem of other Amazon smart devices that work… Read more

Amazon Echo Show 10 vs Echo Show 8 vs Echo Show 5: What’s the difference?

(Pocket-lint) – Amazon has updated and redesigned its 10-inch Echo Show. Called the Echo Show 10, the third-generation device replaces the bulkier two-year-old predecessor with a new model that has a fresh look and even rotates to follow your around the room if you’re on a video call. But how does it compare to the… Read more

Ring Video Doorbell 3 vs Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus: Which is best for you?

(Pocket-lint) – As well as a new entry-level Ring Video doorbell, Ring announced two new versions of its premium smart doorbells earlier in 2020 – the Ring Video Doorbell 3 and Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus. There’s also a new Ring Chime and Chime Pro, too, to alert you at other places inside your home…. Read more

Fire TV Stick 4K vs Fire TV Stick (2020) vs Fire TV Stick Lite: Which Amazon streaming stick is best for you?

(Pocket-lint) – The Amazon Fire TV range allows you to access and stream a variety of content, including Amazon’s own, but also through apps such as Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+ and BBC iPlayer (but not Now TV). As of late 2020, Amazon now has three HDMI streaming sticks and they all look pretty similar. So… Read more

Google Nest Audio review: A great all-rounder

(Pocket-lint) – The Nest Audio swings in as replacement for the original Google Home speaker. It’s designed to be compact enough to slip into any room, but deliver a bigger experience than the popular Nest Mini. The launch of Nest Audio also sees Google eliminate another Home-branded device from its line up. Nest now covers… Read more