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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.How-To
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.Cord-Cutter Confidential
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.News
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.Updated
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.Best Picks
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.Reviews
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.Updated
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.Updated
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.Reviews
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.Reviews
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.News
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.Reviews
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.News
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.Best Picks
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.Reviews
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.Best Picks
The best smart locks for a keyless home
Keys are yesterday’s tech, your smart home needs a smart door lock.Reviews