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Now with better audio quality, these multi-talented little devices are a more enticing prospect than ever
Once
upon a time, your hi-fi kit could perform one simple task. Now, whether it’s all-in-one streaming systems or voice-controlled wireless earbuds, multifunctionality is the future – and none is more futuristic or multi-talented than a smart speaker.
When these little gadgets first brought voice control and artificial intelligence into our homes just a few years ago, audio quality wasn’t their main selling point. Instead, people were won over by their convenience and the novelty of having a speaker capable of answering your questions, setting alarms and playing games.