Smart speakers

Google’s smart speakers and displays, like Nest Audio and Nest Hub Max, have a new feature as of today: Guest Mode,…

Debuting back in 2017, the Google Home Max was a hi-fi alternative to the original Google Home smart speaker,…

The HomePod Mini is $50 more than the Echo Dot, $75 more than the Nest Mini, and the exact same price as the larger…

Hey Google, play Apple Music.

Have you heard of Amazon Sidewalk? Probably not. But there is a good chance that you or someone you know has an…

While you’ve been able to jailbreak iPhones and iPads for years, the same couldn’t be said for HomePods. Until now.…

It’s round. That’s the story, folks.

Smart home gadgets have gotten a lot better over the past few years, and thanks to big improvements in wifi…

Earlier this year, Apple very subtly teased that third-party music services would be coming to the HomePod. Well…

Amazon has refreshed its Echo line again, and this time the speakers are shaped like balls rather than…

If you need another reminder that it’s an especially risky time to back crowdfunded products on sites like Indiegogo…

Most TVs these days can be improved with a soundbar—even a budget bar. But a soundbar that also doubles as a premium…

Were we surprised that Apple announced a HomePod Mini today? Absolutely not. The stream of leaks suggesting Apple…

It’s easy to dunk on Apple’s HomePod speaker. For one, it costs $300. Currently, it doesn’t support third-party…

After buying Nest back in 2014, Google has been repositioning all of its smart home products under the brand, and…

It wasn’t a secret that Google was planning to release a new speaker at today’s Launch Night In event. No,…

Thanks to an accidental leak from Walmart, we’re pretty sure a new Google Nest speaker is on the docket for…

Google isn’t expected to announce its next smart speaker until Sept. 30 during its Launch Night In event, but it…

The three most popular AI-powered smart assistants are all available on the iPhone, but only Siri can hear and…

The recent mass shift to working from home hasn’t been easy for a lot of folks, so in order to help people manage…