The best smart speakers in 2025

This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.Shopping for a new speaker is no longer about music. Well, not entirely. Because finding a speaker with excellent sound is fairly straightforward. The top audio brands all produce high-end speakers. But you have to think beyond that. You have to think smart. Because this is the age of the smart home.It might seem like a daunting task because smart speakers are everywhere. It's hard to know whi