Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. I think it’s fair to say I’ve tested over fifty speakers as a tech ...

Apple's second-generation HomePod launched in February 2023, sporting new functionality and the same impressive audio performance as its predecessor. The HomePod is still very much designed to be ...

Anyone looking for a top-rated smart home speaker has plenty of options to choose from. Apple's flagship offering is the second-generation HomePod, which debuted in 2023. Like all Apple products, it ...

In case you missed it, Apple's latest HomePod, now in its second generation, has earned praise for its impressive sound quality. The standalone speaker delivers rich Spatial Audio thanks to its large ...

I’ve already made my Android-leaning ways known here at Gizmodo. When Apple announced it was updating the HomePod smart speaker, I didn’t understand why it was a big deal—or why my Apple pals had such ...

Discover Apple's HomePod Mini 2 and Apple TV 4K, featuring smart home integration, advanced connectivity, and powerful performance upgrades.

The original HomePod was Apple's first run at a smart speaker, offering excellent support, Siri integration, and support for some handy smart audio and smart home features. Only one problem — it was ...

Unlike Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you won’t find many Apple HomeKit hubs. In fact, you’re largely left deciding between HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K — both of which work incredibly well as HomeKit ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. There’s no shortage of killer smart speakers that you can talk to the Google Assistant or Amazon’s Alexa through, but if you’re ...