The latest from www.wired.comhttps://www.wired.com© Condé Nast 2026en-USSat, 05 Sep 2026 15:41:53 +0000https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-alexa-and-amazon-echo-speakers/5df1238e4a6a5900092a0c89Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:01:00 +0000I’ve rounded up the best smart speakers that let you talk to Alexa, from the popular Echo Dot to the newest Echo Studio.GearGear / Buying GuidesGear / Products / SpeakersGear / Products / Smart HomeShopping, Alexa, Amazon, amazon echo, buying guides, smart home, Speakers Nena Farrell Condé NastBuying Guidehttps://www.wired.com/story/there-may-not-be-an-iphone-18-this-year/6a9705368e71dd67ca5de95aSat, 05 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0000Apple is expected to announce several products at its September event next week—including a folding phone—but the iPhone 18 might not be among them. 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