Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) from £50 / stuff.tv/dot

This fabric-covered take on Marvin the paranoid android in disguise as a Magic 8-Ball feels playful yet classical. It can’t match a full-size smart speaker for audio, but as a little radio and an Alexa assistant for the bedside table or kitchen worktop, this cutey gets the job done. It’s worth paying £10 more for the ‘with Clock’ version, which adds extra functionality beyond telling the time. Stuff says ★★★★★

With the optional clock, this is our favourite bedside wondergadget

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Sportlink Wall Mount

This minimalist acrylic mount for the Dot will keep it clear from wet surfaces in the bathroom or kitchen. £15 / amazon.co.uk