10 things you (probably) didn't know about Apple's HomePod

Apple HomePod sounds really great, works with Apple Music, Siri is still meh, and it requires an iOS device to set up. The end, right?

Not quite. The first HomePod reviews have revealed a few interesting things that may or may not sway your opinion on Apple's first smart speaker.

1. Play podcasts at 1.5x or 2x speed

Just as there are speed readers, there are speed podcast listeners. Ask any hardcore podcaster how they have the time to listen to so many podcasts and they'll tell you their little secret: speed up the audio.

On HomePod, podcasts can be played at 1.5 or 2x speed, according to BuzzFeed. Alexa, unfortunately, doesn't know the same trick. Read more...