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Black Friday deal: Amazon’s Echo Dot can be yours for 54% off
At just $22.99, the Echo Dot is selling for its lowest price ever, but you’ll need to act fast.
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Amazon just revealed its biggest Echo Show smart display yet
Not only did Amazon revamp its wall-mountable Echo Show 15 with better audio and an improved camera, it also unveiled an even larger version of the display.
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Alexa, what happened to your big AI upgrade?
We were supposed to be previewing Alexa’s revamped AI smarts by now, but the promised update has yet to materialize.
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Ready to rock? Vizio’s new soundbar is also a karaoke machine
When it’s not cranking out Dolby Atmos for your latest binge-watch session, the Vizio MicMe will let you sing along to your favorite tunes.
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Sonos’ new flagship soundbar can’t use these older speakers as surrounds
The Arc Ultra narrows the list of Sonos speakers that will act as surround speakers for the soundbar.
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Sonos’ new Arc Ultra soundbar packs a secret ingredient
Looking to move on following its botched app relaunch, Sonos is serving up a souped-up successor to the Arc that boasts a promising sound-boosting feature.
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This terrific Bluetooth speaker is a crazy 67% off for Prime Day
We love its sound, long battery life, and deep bass, and now the Philips S7807 is selling for just $67.99 during October Prime Day.
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Amazon's latest Echo Dot gets early Prime Day price cut to $23, best ever
The fifth-gen Echo Dot is an enticing 54% off during the runup to October Prime Day.
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HomePod with a display plus Apple AI? 6 things to know
Word has it that Apple is prepping a new HomePod with not only a screen, but also built-in Apple Intelligence. Here's the latest buzz.
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Aqara’s AI-enabled microphone only listens when you pick it up
Rather than always listening for a wake word, the Voice Mate H1 stays asleep until it’s in your hands.
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Amazon's new Alexa might have Claude AI under the hood
With the "remarkable" Alexa said to be sputtering, Amazon will reportedly outsource at least some of the voice assistant's AI smarts, according to a recent report.
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Get Google's sweet-sounding Nest Audio speaker for 50% off
The Nest Audio is one of the best-sounding smart speakers around, and it's just $50 at Best Buy.
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Amazon's photo-centric Echo Show will lose its signature feature
For a $10 premium, the Echo Show 8 Photos Edition could act as a true photo frame, but Amazon is nixing the PhotosPlus service that powers the feature.
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5 things to know about Google Home’s Gemini AI baby steps
Google Gemini-powered AI is coming for Google’s Home and Nest products, but the changes won’t be dramatic—for now, at least.
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The Echo Pop is only $18 right now and worth every penny
Scoop up the diminutive Echo Pop for more than half-off at Best Buy today.
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Our favorite way to thwart porch pirates just got even better
Loxx Boxx, our pick for the best secure delivery box, now makes it way easier to track and protect incoming packages.
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