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Bose’s new Smart Ultra Soundbar delivers AI-boosted dialogue
Virtually identical to its predecessor, Bose’s revamped high-end soundbar uses machine learning to enhance hard-to-hear voices.Cord-Cutter Confidential
Max's sports streaming plans change everything
The Max B/R Sports add-on has the same sports coverage as TNT and TBS, and that's a big deal.News
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’s new Echo Frames offer better battery life, more styles
The third-generation Echo Frames come with battery battery life, improved audio, and seven new frame designs.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 announces 3 new accessories for its Blink Outdoor 4
The budget-priced Blink Outdoor 4 home security camera will soon get new add-ons that will extend its range, add battery life, and outfit it with floodlights.News
Amazon updates its Fire TV sticks, dials up LLM-aided search
Alexa, what’s the name of the comedy show with that guy from “Breaking Bad”?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
Max is rolling out a live sports add-on tier for $10 a month
The new Max tier will offer a menu of MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA March Madness, and U.S. Soccer action, provided you’re willing to pay extra.News
Arlo’s latest security cams aim for lower price points
With its new generation of Essential security cameras and doorbells, Arlo looks to compete with the likes of affordable cam makers Wyze and Blink.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.News
October Prime Day 2023: What we know so far
Amazon has finally revealed the dates for Prime Big Day Deals, better known as October Prime Day 2023. Here's the latest.Feature
iOS 17 StandBy mode adds smarts to an iPhone's locked display
The new StandBy mode in iOS 17 brings cool interactive widgets to your iPhone's locked screen, including smart home controls.News
How to stream NFL RedZone
NFL RedZone has a standalone streaming option for $35 per year, but few people are aware of it.News
Focal Bathys users can customize their headphone experience
Mimi Hearing Test integration allows Bathys users to tailor the headphone's performance to their personal hearing. You can buy a new color, too.News
Bose dials up spatial audio with new headphones and earbuds
The QuietComfort Ultra headphones and earbuds mark Bose's belated entry into the spatial audio arena. Snapdragon Sound with aptX Adaptive is another welcome highlight.Cord-Cutter Confidential
Spectrum, Disney didn't fix the cable bundle, they just tweaked it
Details on Spectrum's new deal to include Disney+, and why it doesn't change much for TV bundling.News
Ring’s new Pet Tag can help lost furry friends find home
A QR-stamped Pet Tag can make it easier for good samaritans to guide wayward dogs and cats back home.News