Suffering cabin fever? Need an escape? Internet radio can fling open the doors. Whisper a few call letters into a smart speaker, summon a smartphone app, or tap a few computer keys to be whisked far, ...

Improving on the original Google Home in every way, the Google Nest Audio is the new $100 smart speaker to beat. The replacement for Google’s original, now discontinued smart speaker is here, and ...

This combo camera/Amazon Alexa-compatible smart speaker can also serve as a security system hub, evidence that Ecobee has greater smart home ambitions than most.

The second-generation Phyn Plus is incrementally better than the first, but it’s also more expensive. That said, there is no better way to protect your home from catastrophic water damage caused by a ...

Stoneside makes beautiful and luxurious motorized window shades, but its third-party smart technology is not quite as good as what its top competitor offers. The do-it-yourself approach to buying and ...

Bang & Olufsen has pioneered industrial design, technology, and audio enjoyment since 1925. The Beosound Theatre, the subject of this review, marks another milestone in B&O’s storied history. The ...

If you’re looking for a compact soundbar that won’t break the bank, and you’re eager to jump into (or already invested in) the Sonos ecosystem, the second-gen Sonos Beam makes for a great choice. Last ...

The battery-operable Beosound Level proves you can take it with you—at least in this life. Its beautiful design will have your heirs fighting over who gets it when you’re gone. Without a doubt, the ...

Paradigm’s PW Amp can stream high-res audio while correcting your speakers’ and room’s acoustic shortcomings. Canada-based Paradigm has a long, respected pedigree in the high-end audio world, where it ...

Ambient Weather’s WS-5000 home weather station is a significant improvement over its earlier and excellent WS-2902. It’s worth the extra cash if you can afford it. We’ve observed a dramatic increase ...

It’s been more than five years since I first asked whether ATSC 3.0, aka NextGen TV, would spell doom for over-the-air DVR. The answers are coming in now, and they’re not encouraging. The latest ...

When used in combination with Sony’s optional SA-RS5 rear speakers and SA-SW3 subwoofer, the HT-A5000 serves up a theater-like experience without the hassle of wired setup. Immersive audio is ...