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Amazon’s Echo Hub is a wall-mountable smart home control panel
There have been Echo smart home hubs since the first Echo Plus. What makes this one different?News
Amazon gives us a peek at a generative AI-fueled Alexa
Alexa sounds much more natural with the backing of Amazon’s new LLM, although it also gives off some serious HAL vibes.News
Amazon’s new Echo Show 8 gets spatial audio, smart home hub
The third-gen Echo Show 8 will sound better and control Matter devices, as well as adjust its interface depending on how far away you are.News
Can Microsoft's Panos Panay right the Alexa ship at Amazon?
A 19-year Microsoft veteran who ran the company's Windows and Surface divisions, Panay comes to Amazon at a challenging time for its Alexa group.News
Google Nest Hub Max losing support for joining Meet and Zoom calls
If you've been using Google's largest Nest Hub display to join Zoom and Google Meet video calls, you'll need a new option by the end of the month.Feature
Google Pixel Tablet vs Google Nest Hub: Smart home dust-up
The dockable Google Pixel Tablet has a speedy CPU and an arsenal of smart home features, but is it really a Nest Hub killer?News
Sonos Move 2 with stereo sound, better battery life unveiled
The widely anticipated Sonos Move 2 will arrive later this month with stereo sound, simultaneous Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections, and improved battery life.News
Alexa and Google Assistant play nice on new JBL smart speakers
With the arrival of JBL's new Authentics speakers, you can finally use both Alexa and Google Assistant simultaneously on a single device.News
Dolby Atmos is about to become easier to add to your living room
Dolby Atmos FlexConnect works with the speakers on TCL TVs to deliver immersive Atmos sound without the need to rearrange your furniture.Feature
IP codes explained: Rating protection from the elements
What separates a product with an IP67 rating from one rated IP66, IP68, or IPX6? Our simple guide tells you everything you need to know.Feature
Sonos Move 2: What we know so far
A new version of Sonos's portable Move speaker is on the way, but when will it arrive, and what will it cost? Here's what we know.News
Google eyes a Google Assistant 'supercharged' by AI
Adding new AI tech to Google Assistant is a "huge opportunity" for the tech giant, which is reportedly reorganizing its Assistant teams to make it happen.Deal
Soundcore Motion X600 gets a 25% discount for Prime Day
We just awarded this excellent Bluetooth speaker an Editors' Choice award, and now you can buy one for a lot less.Deal
Prime Day deal: Amazon's latest Echo Dot is just $22.99
The fifth-gen Echo Dot boasts better sound and doubles as an Eero extender, and it's half-off for Prime Day.News
Sony’s HT-AX7 portable theater system has removable speakers
If you’ve ever wanted a Dolby Atmos-style soundbar experience for your phone, laptop or tablet, then Sony has the product for you.News
Skullcandy shows off 5 new water-resistant Bluetooth speakers
Ranging in price from $30 to $80, all five speakers boast Bluetooth 5.3 radios and can withstand submersion in up to three feet of water for 30 minutes.News
Amazon Prime Day 2023: Everything you need to know
Amazon’s big two-day shopping event is due next month, and we're expecting discounts on Echo devices, robot vacuums, security cameras, and more.News
Amazon's 'Hey Disney' assistant finally arrives for U.S. Echo users
A joint effort between Amazon and Disney, the custom-built "Hey Disney" voice assistant is now generally available—for a price.News
Yes, you'll be able to keep 'Hey Siri' as Siri's only trigger phrase
One of the big changes coming with iOS 17 is the ability to drop "Hey" from the "Hey Siri" tigger phrase, but the standard "Hey Siri" will still be an option.News