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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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Want Alexa to tell you when your wash is done? Here's how
Thanks to Alexa's ability to listen for specific sounds, it's easy to make a dumb washing machine or dryer smart.
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HBO Max ushers in streaming TV’s bean-counting era
Streaming TV is going to get more annoying as services like HBO Max tighten their belts.
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Spotify makes it easier to keep music and podcasts separate
Don’t want podcasts cluttering your Spotify tunes, or vice versa? A new filter on the Spotify home screen can help.
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Best soundbars to improve your TV's audio
Find the best soundbar for music and movies and that's the perfect fit for your budget.
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Best headphones: Our top picks for personal listening
Whether you're looking for an over-the-ear, on-ear, or in-ear model, we'll help you find the perfect pair.
Reviews
Zorloo Zophia review: These wireless earbuds can go wired, too
Zorloo's Zophia Wire.less headphone is actually a two-in-one experience, delivering both the freedom of Bluetooth as well as a wired, DAC-enabled setup.
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Polk Audio Signa S4 review: Dolby Atmos at a knockdown price
The 3.1.2-channel Polk Signa S4 soundbar and subwoofer combo delivers impressive simulated surround sound at a reasonable price.
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The Google-Sonos spat is only getting worse
Google just filed a pair of new lawsuits against Sonos, escalating the feud between the two companies.
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The best smart shades: Luxurious window treatments blend high tech, high fashion
Smart, motorized shades and blinds cost a pretty penny, but do they ever bring the wow.
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Creative BT-W4 review: Choppy Bluetooth? Time for an upgrade
Creative's latest Bluetooth dongle upgrades your listening experience with Bluetooth 5.2, Qualcomm's hi-res aptX Adaptive codec, and more.
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Stoneside Smart Shade review: Tops in quality, so-so in smarts
These motorized cellular shades are expertly crafted, but the smart tech is a wee bit behind the competition.
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Amazon snaps up robot vacuum maker iRobot for $1.7 billion
Already a giant when it comes to smart speakers and security cameras, Amazon will soon be a major player in the robot vacuum market.
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Vizio M-Series Elevate review: Rotating drivers redux
Vizio's second soundbar with rotating drivers adds LED accents and a unibody design, but drops Wi-Fi. It's also cheaper than the first Elevate, but not by much.
How-To
15 essential HBO Max tips
These are the best ways to figure out what to watch, manage your watchlist, pick a profile pic, and more.
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The troubled LIFX smart light brand has a new home
LIFX's future looked dim after its former parent went into receivership earlier this year, but now the brand has a new owner: Feit Electronics.
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Best robot vacuums: We name the most effective cleaners
Vacuuming is one of the most hated household chores. Here are your best choices for outsourcing it to some automated help.
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Dreametech D10 Plus robot mop/vac review: A custom cleaner
Smart mapping, super suction, and a self-emptying dustbin, set this robot vacuum apart from similarly priced floor cleaners.
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The best smart locks for a keyless home
Keys are yesterday’s tech, your smart home needs a smart door lock.
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