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SMART HOME SURGERY

Q TILLY EVANS, YORK

What are the best smart speakers beside Amazon Echo?

A NICK ODANTZIS REPLIES:

While it’s true that Amazon Echo and Google Home are the best and most popular smart speakers, there are a few newcomers on the horizon that promise both impressive sound and AI. The first is Apple’s HomePod (£349, ), the company’s first smart speaker, which is shipping this December. The HomePod will suit you if you play a lot of music at home, because this Siri-controlled speaker – with built-in

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