One could not just talk about Google Home without talking about Amazon Echo and vice versa. Both smart speakers are hot items on the market right now. Though they do have a lot of similarities, they also possess differences that can help consumers decide which voice-activated smart device is the one for them. In this review, consumers will find out which is the better choice between Google Home and Amazon Echo. In terms of design, both Google Home and Amazon Echo are made to be compact and stylistic despite their minimalist appearance.

AT&T announced on Thursday it's launching a new skill on Amazon's Alexa-enabled devices that lets you send hands-free text messages. Starting today, Amazon's Alexa-powered device can send messages for you and send them to a list of contacts that have been pre-programmed. To get started, all you need to do is say "Alexa, ask AT&T to text (name), and the assistant will create your message. "Amazon Echo is ahead of the curve in terms of voice recognition technology and functionality," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Device and Network Services Marketing. "AT&T is the first carrier to bring this unique skill to a product already known for innovation.