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Which Amazon Echo or Alexa Speaker Is Best for You?

From the newest Echo Dot to a voice-enabled Yamaha soundbar, we’ve rounded up our favorite speakers from Amazon and its partners.
Google’s New Nest Hub Beats Wearing a Sleep Tracker to Bed

The new version of the smart display can now track your sleep without a camera—and it gave me fresh insight into some of my sleep habits.
21 Memorial Day Deals to Spruce Up Your Smart Home

From smart toothbrushes to app-controlled power strips, these deals will add a high-tech boost to your abode.
SimpliSafe Is a Hassle-Free Way to Secure Your Home

Is this home monitoring ecosystem really simple and safe? We tried it out for six months.
The 16 Best Weekend Deals on Headphones, TVs, and Outdoor Gear

Whether you’ll be chilling indoors or in the sunshine this summer, we’ve got discounts on TVs, headphones, and outdoor gear.
The Windmill AC Is Gorgeous and Can Stay Up All Year Long

Finally! An air conditioner I don’t want to bash out of my window with a hammer.
Google Fixes Two Annoying Quirks in Its Voice Assistant

The AI just got a useful boost in understanding natural human speech.
Amazon’s Latest Echo Dot Is at Its Cheapest Sale Price

Dot discounts aren’t infrequent, but this is the best deal we’ve seen on it since the holidays.
Ecobee’s Ecosystem Is an Easy Way to Embrace the Smart Home

For the past six months, this Alexa-integrated security and thermostat platform made my house feel safer and more comfortable.