Amazon's canvas coated semi-sentient spherical speakers got an update this year. Or rather, the smaller Echo Dot variants did. The little speaker now sounds better than ever, plus there's a new Kids edition design and a more useful LED display on the Echo Dot with Clock. Having used all of Amazon's previous versions we were keen to see if the new Dot hits the mark with good … [Read more...] about Amazon Echo Dot (5th gen) review: Small speaker, big sound
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Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (2nd Gen), Tab P11 (2nd Gen) launched
Lenovo has launched a couple of new tablets globally including the Tab P11 Pro (2nd Gen) and the Tab P11 (2nd Gen). Both the tablets are powered by a MediaTek chipset and both of them have a quad speaker setup. Apart from that, the Tab P11 Pro (2nd Gen) and the Tab P11 (2nd Gen) run on Android 12L out of the box. The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (2nd Gen) has a starting price of 499 … [Read more...] about Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (2nd Gen), Tab P11 (2nd Gen) launched
Amazon Echo (4th Gen) Review: Still the King in 2022
The Amazon Echo is one of those products that truly kickstarted a whole category. The best smart speakers now come from far and wide, many using the same Alexa voice platform. Amazon wasn’t the first to bring a voice assistant to the world, in fact coming behind Apple, Google, and Microsoft. Alexa debuted in late 2014 on the original Amazon Echo. The Genesis moment. The rest is … [Read more...] about Amazon Echo (4th Gen) Review: Still the King in 2022
Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs Apple iPad (8th gen): What’s the difference?
Last year we had a brand new entry-level iPad and a second-generation entry-level Microsoft Surface. How do they compare? Which is the best Microsoft Surface device for you? So how does the entry-level iPad 10.2 (8th generation) compare to the Surface Go 2, which looks like a Surface Pro but cheaper? Well, to help you figure it out, we've compared all the specs and … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs Apple iPad (8th gen): What’s the difference?
The Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) fix everything wrong with the 1st Gen buds
Amazon absolutely nails it with the Echo Buds (2nd Gen). We have a whole host of expert writers and reviewers here at Android Central that eat, sleep, and breathe true wireless earbuds. I'm talking about legit audiophiles who can talk your ears off about dynamic range, sound profiles, and the merits of active noise cancellation. I'm not part of that group, and I'm not … [Read more...] about The Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) fix everything wrong with the 1st Gen buds
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) review: Sleep sells
Google spoils an otherwise brilliant product with plans to charge for its best feature Pros Sleep tracking works wellAlarm clock functions are improvedSounds better than the previous modelCons Sleep tracking only free until 2022Can’t distinguish between two partners’ coughs and snoresBetter sound but still not brilliant bass Once products have matured, … [Read more...] about Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) review: Sleep sells
2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (9th gen) and X1 Yoga (6th gen) – what to expect
For the first time in recent years, I’m truly excited about the updated 2021 ThinkPad X1 Carbon (gen 9) and X1 Yoga (gen 6), as these greatly improve on the previous generations across a couple of different important fields. Lenovo kept to mostly updating the hardware specs between the 2019 to 2020 models, but this time around, the 2021 lineups are no longer merely a … [Read more...] about 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (9th gen) and X1 Yoga (6th gen) – what to expect
Dell XPS 13 9310 (late 2020, Intel 11th gen) review: A steady improvement
A solid showing from the Dell XPS 13 and Intel’s 11th gen silicon but hardly groundbreaking Pros Sleek and well madeSuperb keyboardImproved battery lifeCons Limited physical connectivity The Dell XPS 13 is a stalwart of the ultraportable laptop scene and has numbered among our favourite laptops for years now. Its secret is simple: it’s well-made, well-priced … [Read more...] about Dell XPS 13 9310 (late 2020, Intel 11th gen) review: A steady improvement
Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) review: A bit better, a bit worse
Now in its fourth generation, the Amazon Echo Dot has a whole new visual identity. While the three models before it had a puck-like shape, this time around, the popular Alexa speaker is shaped like an orb. It echoes the design language of the larger Echo speaker, and not much else. But should you upgrade to the Echo Dot 4th gen, or look at other smart speaker alternatives? … [Read more...] about Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) review: A bit better, a bit worse
Amazon Echo (4th Gen) review: The circular speaker that won my heart
Great sound. A lovely design. Excellent price. The Amazon Echo needs no introduction in 2020. What started off as an experimental invite-only gadget back in late 2014 has since become the most popular family of smart speakers on the market, with Amazon crushing competition from Google and Apple without breaking a sweat. It's become a tradition that we get new Echo … [Read more...] about Amazon Echo (4th Gen) review: The circular speaker that won my heart