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Sonos Era 300 review: A game-changing spatial-audio speaker
Don’t care about spatial audio? The Sonos Era 300 is a powerhouse singly, in a stereo pair, or as the surround speakers operating with a Sonos soundbar.
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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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Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) review: Better, but far from the best
The new HomePod supports Matter, the standard that promises to get rid of walled gardens, but this smart speaker won’t let you entirely escape Apple’s.
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A HomePod with a screen? Your wait just got longer
Apple still has plans for a HomePod smart display, but it probably won't arrive this year, according to the latest buzz.
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The Era series could cement Sonos' multi-room audio leadership
Sonos Era 100 and Sonos Era 300 feature Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth connectivity. The larger speaker delivers spatial audio from a single cabinet or a two-piece set.
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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.
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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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