Amazon Alexa and Google Home are great control centers to navigate your new smart home, but they aren't absolute necessities. Here are other ways to make your home smarter. John Carlsen has more than ...

I think it’s fair to say I’ve tested over fifty speakers as a tech writer and editor. I’ve tried PC speakers, bookshelf speakers, smart speakers — some of which weren’t very smart — and I’ve tried ...

This is one of the best prices we've seen for this durable and powerful outdoor speaker. You're probably well aware that the smart speaker market is incredibly crowded, with some of the world's ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Smart speakers are truly the most efficient invention out there. Being able to play music, ask a question ...

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

Smart speakers can be a useful companion in your home. The voice-controlled devices can answer random questions, set multiple timers as you cook and play your favorite podcasts. Some even have ...

With Boxing Day now upon us, some fantastic deals on great products have started rolling in. Some deals, however, we’d urge you to avoid, such as this one for the Amazon Echo Dot Max. The wireless ...

On Amazon you find advanced audio engineered speakers from some of the leading and best speaker brands, renowned to offer the ...

I’ve been enjoying a Back to the Future adventure with the JBL Authentics 300, the only truly portable in the maker’s new three-model, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi-streaming smart speaker line. This one can ...