Smart Speakers

So you have dissed the mall entirely this holiday shopping season. Bravo! Now sit back and stay socially distanced, then take advantage of the joy of online purchasing and the...

After living in a home for a few years, it's not uncommon to begin considering an upgrade. The question is: Do you want to renovate in place or move into...

The most significant aspect of the new Nest Thermostat from Google is not its lower $129.99 retail price. Nor is it the new recycled plastic housing offered in a choice...

Then there were two. During their October 13 webcast, Apple doubled the size of its smart speaker line with the HomePod Mini, a 3.3-in. tall device that will sell for...

Moving beyond its core competencies in door security, lock maker Yale has debuted a new Smart Storage line with products designed to expand the company's overall home security footprint. This...

Google recently made a big announcement for the smart home world. The search engine giant revealed that they're investing $450 million in ADT, a leader in home security services. Google's...

At a digital keynote address during their virtual Worldwide Developers Conference 2020 (WWDC20), Apple announced they will bring core HomeKit functionality to the Apple TV set-top box in the form...

Google Nest has started rolling out the new Nest Aware cloud video subscription plans to customers with Nest Cams, giving them the option to stay with their current first-generation plan...

Google has upped the ante on giveaways to existing Google Nest cam owners by offering a free Nest Mini speaker for those committing to annual, second-generation Nest Aware or Nest...

Too good to be true? That's what we first thought when we received an email from the Google Store on June 2, 2020, entitled "You’ve got a Nest Hub to...

Working from home can be rewarding, but you may be having trouble getting settled into your new-found environment. To be your most productive self, you probably need to take another...

Did you miss out on the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on Sonos wireless audio? Many of these products are on sale again. As we have said in the...

Adding to its repertoire of wireless smart speakers, Bose has released the Portable Home Speaker, a battery-powered mobile speaker made to be used inside or outside. Designed as a companion...

The Google Nest Hub Max, the bigger brother to the Google Nest Hub (the original Google smart display formerly known as the Google Home Hub), finally made its way into...

Sonos has announced its first speaker designed for the great outdoors, the Sonos Move. In addition to a durable shell and IP56-rated water and dust protection, the $399 Sonos Move...

It's happening. Google Nest has quietly rolled out the capability for current Nest Account holders to migrate to Google Accounts, as part of their plan to fully integrate the Nest...

The very concept of a home TV den (or man cave, if you must) seems somewhat old fashioned. It may call to mind worn-in recliners, oversized televisions, sports paraphernalia on...

Smart homes are becoming a more affordable reality for many Americans. According to statistics firm Statista, the smart home market is expected to grow by 12 percent annually to reach...

It’s no secret Sonos and IKEA have been working on integrating Sonos speaker technology into IKEA home furnishing designs. With the latest news from these two companies, it has been...

Designed to make standard remote-controlled ceiling fans smart, the Bond Bridge by Olibra can integrate up to 6 fans with your connected home. Once added to Bond, these fans can...