Smart alarm clock ticks most boxes with distraction-free screen and room-filling sound Amazon’s latest attempt to usurp the humble bedside alarm clock is the revamped Echo Spot, equipped with a speaker and small display for a customisable Alexa clock. The new Spot straddles the line between Amazon’s Echo Show smart displays and its basic Echo smart speakers in price and capability. The Spot costs £80 (€95/£80/A$149), though frequently much less in Amazon’s numerous sales. Dimensions: 113 x 103 x 111 mm Weight: 405g Touchscreen: 2.83in Connectivity: wifi 5 (ac), Bluetooth Speaker: 1.73in Continue reading...

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...