I spent two months with the Echo Dot Max after many years with the Echo Dot. Here's who should trade up, and who should stand ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Interconnected tech—devices that talk to each other, and talk to you—are the dream for electronics ...

Bose is shutting down the framework that powers SoundTouch smart speakers. But in a consumer-friendly move, it's open ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart speakers are getting increasingly popular, and for good reason. The convenience of having a virtual assistant and a wireless speaker all ...

Sonos utilizes local voice processing, reducing data collection risk; while Bose allows you to opt out of assistants altogether. Apple HomePod offers encryption, anonymous IDs, and customizable ...

The Gemini for Home update supercharges Google's smart speakers and displays with AI smarts but it also introduces new ...

For selection and affordability, Ikea will be hard to beat for Matter-compatible smart home sensors and lighting in 2026.

Bose announced last October that it would brick its oldest smart speakers in February, setting off customer complaints.

Turning your home into a smart home is easier than ever. Today’s gadgets can do everything from warming the house before you wake up to locking the door behind you at night. You can ask a voice ...