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New Amazon Subscription "Photo Gallery Unlimited" Faces Criticism

Reports from the U.S. Amazon Charges $2.99 for Personal Photos on Echo Show

Amazon is currently testing a subscription for Echo Show. Users who want to view their own photos without ads will need to pay a monthly fee.

Powerful Sound Amazon Echo Studio (2025) Review–New Look, Better Sound

The Echo Studio 2025 impresses in tests with its 3D sound, smart design, and Alexa control, but shows weaknesses in connectivity and volume.

Bose's SoundTouch music system remains popular with users–yet the company is now discontinuing support.

No Longer Smart Bose Discontinues Support for Popular Speakers and Soundbars

Beginning in 2026, Bose will end cloud support for its SoundTouch products. Users are outraged and are demanding that the software be opened up.

Marshall is one of the most well-known manufacturers of speakers.

Company History What to Know About the Speaker Manufacturer Marshall

Marshall, the English speaker and amplifier manufacturer, is the name trusted by rock music stars.

The Amazon Echo, also known as Alexa, can be controlled via voice command.

Smart Speaker These Voice Commands for Amazon Alexa Are a Must-Try

Amazon's Echo is a popular smart speaker. TECHBOOK has compiled the most useful commands and questions for Amazon Alexa.

New Subscription With AI Paid but Still with Ads? Amazon's Plans for Alexa+

Amazon is planning to incorporate advertisements into ongoing conversations with Alexa. TECHBOOK has the details on the plans for Alexa ads.

Ikea Symfonisk speakers are fully compatible with other Sonos products.

From Sonos Ikea Discontinues Symfonisk speakers! What Users Need to Know

Without prior notice, Ikea and Sonos are ending their long-standing partnership, a shock for many fans of the Symfonisk series.

Techbook Basics How to Properly Set Up Your Amazon Echo

We explain how to properly set up Amazon Echo and similar devices so you can fully utilize Amazon Alexa.

Medion Bluetooth Radio Plugs Into Outlet

Available at Aldi starting Sept. 13 What Can This Medion Plug-In Speaker for 26 Euros Do?

Medion attempts a balancing act with the Life P65702. Can this combination of an FM plug-in radio and Bluetooth speaker impress in the test?

Operation, Setup, Sound Sonos' Affordable Beam Soundbar: A 5-Point Test

Flat acoustics, unclear voices: Modern TVs deliver poor sound quality. The Sonos Beam soundbar is supposed to provide a solution. TECHBOOK has tested it.

Big Test of Voice Assistants How Apple's HomePod Stacks Up Against Amazon Echo and Google Home

TECHBOOK put the Apple HomePod, Google Home, and Amazon Echo to the test. Each device demonstrated specific strengths and weaknesses in the evaluation.

Tried and Tested! Apple HomePod in TECHBOOK Review

After a long development period, Apple releases the HomePod in the U.S. Can it shake up the Amazon-dominated market, or is the device arriving too late?