Mobile call-up to play

THE next blockbuster Call Of Duty title arrives this month but you can get a free fix of the action right now.

Call Of Duty: Mobile has launched for smartphones and delivers the definitive free-to-play, first-person action experience away from your console.

For the first time, gamers can play many of the most beloved maps, competitive modes, iconic characters and signature weapons from across the franchise, including the Modern Warfare and Black Ops universes – all in one epic adventure.

It’s available now on iPhone and Android. Released TBC

Amazon might be famed for its Echo speakers but now it’s offering something a lot more portable.

The new Echo Buds have been launched in a bid to rival Apple’s AirPods and they arrive with some extra features and a cheaper £119.99 price tag.

Along with a wireless connection to your phone and access to Alexa, you’ll find Active Noise Reduction powered by Bose which should help block out any irritating audio around you.

Each earbud is sweat-resistant so they will easily handle your daily workout. They should keep going for around five hours on a full charge and are topped up once back in their charging case.

Released October 16

The Amazon Echo is back with a new look and improved sound but the same

AMAZON is back with another bunch of very smart products. The firm revealed them at an event in Seattle and StarTech made the trip to check out these voice-powered devices. Here we reveal what’s new – and it’s not just smart speakers launching in 2019.

affordable price. For £89.99 you’ll get a speaker that now has the excellent audio quality of the more expensive Echo Plus.

Along with a new look and booming sound, there are also some extra colours coming to your home with Amazon releasing a Twilight Blue option. AMAZON ECHO DOT WITH

Released October 16

Amazon’s Echo Dot is already its most popular smart speaker but this update could have fans rushing to upgrade.

The Echo Dot With Clock now includes a hidden LED display under its mesh design which glows to reveal the time.

Its lighting also automatically adjusts based on the brightness of the room – so it shouldn’t keep you awake at night. If you set an alarm to wake you up you get the option to snooze for a few minutes by giving it a whack.

Released November 7

If you want an Echo to get your next party started then check out the Studio.

The speaker is the bestsounding device Amazon has ever made. It features five built-in directional speakers with plenty of detail and booming bass.

Amazon has also added the option to fine-tune playback to suit where the device is placed in your home. And the Echo Studio is the first smart speaker to deliver an immersive three-dimensional audio experience using Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio. Released November 21

If you fancy an Echo with some more visual treats then there’s good news with the launch of the Echo Show 8.

This device gets an 8-inch screen which can give you all the breaking news and weather reports along with allowing you to watch your favourite shows from your Amazon Prime account.

There’s also a camera for video calls and a neat little lens cover if you are worried about privacy.