https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/apr/13/smart-speakers-five-ways-to-get-one-on-the-cheap > Want to dip your toe in the voice-controlled world of Amazon’s Alexa and Google’s Assistant? Here are best, cheapest ways to start > Sales of smart speakers are soaring despite some people’s concerns over privacy, with Amazon’s Alexa leading the charge into homes in various Echo devices and Google’s Home and Assistant snapping at its heels.