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Google Assistant to drop support for third-party notes apps
Starting next month, Google Assistant will only be able to create notes and lists on Google Keep, leaving AnyList and Bring users high and dry.
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Amazon to pay $30M to settle the FTC's Alexa, Ring complaints
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission had accused Amazon of illegally gathering data from kids through their Alexa profiles, as well as mishandling Ring videos.
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Best smart speakers and displays
Whether you prefer Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, we’ll help you find just the right model.
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Amazon Echo Pop review: The latest Echo flops rather than pops
Only a tad smaller than the existing Echo Dot, the Amazon Echo Pop does less and sounds worse than its sibling, and it’s not much cheaper.
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Amazon yanks Alexa’s paid celebrity voices, offers refunds
Alexa’s ability to speak in Samuel L. Jackson’s voice is already gone, and the Melissa McCarthy and Shaquille O’Neal voices are getting the hook soon.
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The best soundbars for TV audio
Find the best soundbar for music and movies and that's the perfect fit for your budget.
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Apple iOS 17 might turn your iPhone into a smart display
The next version of iOS could make your iPhone act like a smart display when it's locked and positioned horizontally, according to a report.
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Amazon unveils new Echo Pop speaker, revamped Echo Show 5
The updated Echo Show 5 arrives with a faster processor and new speakers, while the affordable and semi-spherical Echo Pop comes in four colors.
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Google’s Pixel Tablet with Nest-style charging dock arrives in June
The Pixel Tablet and dock combo will cost $499 when it ships next month, making the package considerably less pricey than expected.
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Tested: Sanus for Sonos Era speaker stands
These sturdy, affordable speaker stands for the Sonos Era 100 and Sonos Era 300 are available in fixed and height-adjustable configurations.
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Sony wants to help you rock the block with new wireless speakers
The plus-sized Sony SRS-XV800 Bluetooth speaker is a towering, battery-powered, wheeled behemoth. Sony also announced the compact SRS-XB100.
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These are the very best Bluetooth speakers
We'll help you find the best wireless speakers for pairing with your smartphone or tablet—whatever your budget, and whatever music floats your boat.
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Google I/O 2023: Will the Nest dock make an appearance?
Google teased a Nest-style dock for its upcoming Google Pixel Tablet last year. Will the finished product take the stage at Google I/O 2023?
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Alexa can now keep tabs on your Uber Eats orders
Alexa will give you real-time updates on your Uber Eats delivery, including when your order is arriving and whether there are any changes.
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Amazon Alexa now supports Matter over Thread
Alexa's support for the new, ecosystem-unifying smart home standard is no longer limited to Wi-Fi.
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How to check if your Google Nest Hub display is running Fuchsia
Your Nest Hub or Nest Hub Max may already be running on Google's new Fuchsia OS. Here’s how to find out if yours was updated.
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Amazon appears to be prepping a third-gen Echo Show 5
A reference to a third-generation Echo Show 5 display has been spotted on an Amazon help page. Is a new version of the smallest Echo display on the way?
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B&O's new Beosound A5 speaker supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
The luxury brand’s latest portable speaker, the Beosound A5, has a Bluetooth 5.2 radio, but it also supports AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and Bang & Olufsen’s own Beolink Multiroom technology.
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Mirai Speaker review : This TV speaker throws a wicked curve
If you find yourself cranking your TV’s speakers to hear what’s being said, this curiously curved speaker promises to clear things up.
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