Microsoft and Harman Kardon team up to take on the Amazon Echo

The Harman Kardon Invoke is a new player in the smart speaker game. If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. Our picks and opinions are independent from any business incentives. Smart speakers like the Amazon Echo and Google Home have exploded in popularity this past year, but a new competitor has entered the scene. Made by Harman Kardon and powered by Microsoft's smart assistant--known as Cortana--the Invoke was officially announced today after being teased back in December.