Rarely lost for words, Google, Apple and Amazon's talkative smart speakers are auditioning for the role of all-knowing oracle in Aussie homes. But which version should rule your aboad?

We compare the Amazon Echo, Google Home and Apple Homepod at playing music, helping around the house, doing stuff online and actually understanding your requests. Here's how each unit fared.

The number of smart connected devices in our homes is growing at a rapid rate, and that means more opportunities for unwelcome visitors to access your devices and your network. Whether you've got one smart home device or one hundred, here's what to do to make sure your setup is as safe and secure as it can be.

The day we've been waiting for is finally here - we can finally pre-order the Amazon Echo, welcoming her into our homes in early February.

But what exactly will the Aussie Alexa, with her new 'strayn accent, be able to do?

Amazon Echo, the voice-controlled smart home gizmo that "inspired" Google Home, is finally coming to Australia! Here are the pricing, model and availability details for the local market.