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Sennheiser Ambeo Plus review: Convincing virtual surround sound
This soundbar delivers a compelling surround-sound experience from a single speaker enclosure.
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New Apple HomePod release date: What we know so far
Could a new version of the full-size Apple HomePod be on the way? Here's what we've heard about a successor to Apple's HomeKit hub.
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HomePod (2nd generation): Apple's second shot at the high end
Apple once again asks a premium price for a home audio device.
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Amazon unleashes first wave of Matter updates for Echo devices
More than a dozen Echo devices now support Matter over Wi-Fi, including most current Echo speakers and displays.
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Google Nest speakers and displays get Matter updates today
Google's current range of Nest speakers and Hub displays will be Matter-ready thanks to an update slated for today.
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Amazon Echo Show timers can now be dismissed with a wave
Instead of asking Alexa to stop timers, Echo Show users can simply wave at the screen to dismiss them.
Best Deals
Best Cyber Monday Amazon Echo deals
There's no better time than Cyber Monday to snag a great deal on an Alexa smart speaker, and we've spotted some doozies this year.
Best Picks
Best smart speakers and displays: We pick the brightest and best-sounding models
Whether you prefer Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, we’ll help you find just the right model.
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Black Friday deals on the Nest Audio smart speaker
Google’s engineers showed off their audio prowess with the Nest Audio smart speaker, and you can buy one now for half off. You'll save even more if you buy two.
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Amazon shut down Alexa.com. What does that mean for Alexa?
The shuttering of Alexa.com earlier this year has nothing to do with Alexa’s current tribulations.
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Black Friday: Echo Dot with Clock plus two Hue bulbs for 56% off
Expand your smart home with a pair of dimmable white Philips Hue bulb and Amazon's latest clock-enabled Echo Dot.
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The best smart home products of 2022/2023
As the year winds down, get the scoop on our favorite smart displays, thermostats, robot vacuums, and more.
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The best home entertainment products of 2022/2023
Check out our picks for our favorite smart TVs, TV antennas, wireless speakers, noise-cancelling headphones, soundbars, and more.
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Amazon Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen) review: An Echo Dot for tykes
Amazon's child-focused Echo Dot comes with the same hardware as the grown-up Dot, plus a year's worth of steeply discounted kids content.
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Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (5th Gen) review: Early makeover
No one asked for a fifth generation of this smart speaker this soon, but it comes with plenty of upgrades.
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Echo Show 15 gets biggest-ever price cut for Prime Day
Unveiled only a year ago, the wall-mountable Echo Show 15 is $80 off during October Prime Day, marking its all-time low price.
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Google preps Matter update for Nest speakers and displays
Most of your Nest speakers and displays will soon support Matter, the upcoming standard that aims to make smart home devices play nice with each other.
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Amazon takes another stab at integrating Alexa into older cars
The first-gen Echo Auto was met with a shrug, but Amazon has had great success with new-car integrations, including BMW.
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Alexa’s latest tricks include video stickies, remote switch support
Amazon has announced a grab bag of new Alexa features, including video sticky notes, the ability to trigger routines with remote switches, and more.
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