Latest Stories
Updated
Can Microsoft's Panos Panay right the Alexa ship at Amazon?
A 19-year Microsoft veteran who ran the company's Windows and Surface divisions, Panay comes to Amazon at a challenging time for its Alexa group.
News
Eufy’s X8 Pro robot vacuum cleans the hair off its own brush
Got pets? If so, the detangling brush on Eufy’s new Clean X8 Pro can keep pet hair from robbing the vacuum of suction power.
News
New Yale Assure Lock 2 smart deadbolts hit stores today
They have keypads, wireless connectivity, and HomeKit compatibility, but support for fingerprint recognition and Apple “home key” tech are mutually exclusive.
News
Eufy's latest cams boast dual lenses, cross-camera tracking
Eufy's security cameras will soon be able to track you from one cam to another, and then splice the footage into a single video.
News
One of Alexa’s best free features is going behind a paywall
If you want Alexa to keep listening for smoke alarms and breaking glass, you’re going to have to pay up. Here’s how much it will cost.
News
Leviton debuts a smart GFCI outlet
Smart outlets are as common as dirt these days, but this is the first one to include a GFCI feature.
Reviews
DreameBot L20 Ultra review: This robot vacuum is crazy intelligent
Dreame's latest robot vacuum cleaner impresses on all levels.
Reviews
Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max review: Raising the bar on air purifier design
This Swedish-designed smart air purifier will clean your air in style.
Reviews
Jabra Elite 8 Active review: When the going gets tough
Looking for solid audio as you work out? Jabra has the buds for you.
News
Bose’s new Smart Ultra Soundbar delivers AI-boosted dialogue
Virtually identical to its predecessor, Bose’s revamped high-end soundbar uses machine learning to enhance hard-to-hear voices.
Reviews
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds review: Immersive experiences
Bose takes a happy song and makes it better, using a healthy dose of immersive audio.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Max's sports streaming plans change everything
The Max B/R Sports add-on has the same sports coverage as TNT and TBS, and that's a big deal.
News
Amazon’s Echo Hub is a wall-mountable smart home control panel
There have been Echo smart home hubs since the first Echo Plus. What makes this one different?
News
Amazon’s new Echo Frames offer better battery life, more styles
The third-generation Echo Frames come with battery battery life, improved audio, and seven new frame designs.
News
Amazon gives us a peek at a generative AI-fueled Alexa
Alexa sounds much more natural with the backing of Amazon’s new LLM, although it also gives off some serious HAL vibes.
News
Amazon announces 3 new accessories for its Blink Outdoor 4
The budget-priced Blink Outdoor 4 home security camera will soon get new add-ons that will extend its range, add battery life, and outfit it with floodlights.
News
Amazon updates its Fire TV sticks, dials up LLM-aided search
Alexa, what’s the name of the comedy show with that guy from “Breaking Bad”?
News
Amazon’s new Echo Show 8 gets spatial audio, smart home hub
The third-gen Echo Show 8 will sound better and control Matter devices, as well as adjust its interface depending on how far away you are.
Reviews
PreSonus Eris HD10BT review: Good cans–just don't use ANC
Marketed as professional headphones, the Eris HD10BT deliver largely accurate audio reproduction. But they won't once you enable active noise cancellation.
News
Max is rolling out a live sports add-on tier for $10 a month
The new Max tier will offer a menu of MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA March Madness, and U.S. Soccer action, provided you’re willing to pay extra.
News
Arlo’s latest security cams aim for lower price points
With its new generation of Essential security cameras and doorbells, Arlo looks to compete with the likes of affordable cam makers Wyze and Blink.
Reviews
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 review: Sound made simple
This soundbar has a range of smart features and is a cinch to set up.
News
Google Nest Hub Max losing support for joining Meet and Zoom calls
If you've been using Google's largest Nest Hub display to join Zoom and Google Meet video calls, you'll need a new option by the end of the month.
Reviews
Sonos Move 2 review: An extraordinary indoor/outdoor entertainer
It doesn’t look much different from the original groundbreaking speaker, but there’s virtually nothing here that hasn’t been improved.
News
October Prime Day 2023: What we know so far
Amazon has finally revealed the dates for Prime Big Deal Days, better known as October Prime Day 2023. Here's the latest.
Feature
iOS 17 StandBy mode adds smarts to an iPhone's locked display
The new StandBy mode in iOS 17 brings cool interactive widgets to your iPhone's locked screen, including smart home controls.
Reviews
Marshall Motif II ANC review: First-rate earbuds, rock 'n' roll style
Marshall call the Motif II A.N.C.'s in-ear headphones, we call them ear buds. No matter what the designation–they're among our favorites because of their sonic excellence.
News
Focal Bathys users can customize their headphone experience
Mimi Hearing Test integration allows Bathys users to tailor the headphone's performance to their personal hearing. You can buy a new color, too.
News
Bose dials up spatial audio with new headphones and earbuds
The QuietComfort Ultra headphones and earbuds mark Bose's belated entry into the spatial audio arena. Snapdragon Sound with aptX Adaptive is another welcome highlight.
Best Picks
The best turntables for listening to your vinyl
The analog listening experience you'll get from records is very different than playing CDs or streaming music. We'll help you find the right one for your budget.
Reviews
Ultra-Vizion Transparent review: A barely there indoor TV antenna
This amplified indoor TV antenna is nearly invisible, and it worked well in our tests.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Spectrum, Disney didn't fix the cable bundle, they just tweaked it
Details on Spectrum's new deal to include Disney+, and why it doesn't change much for TV bundling.
Reviews
Evocac's Deebot T20 Omni can clean your floors and itself
Besides being a thorough floor and carpet cleaner, the Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni can clean its own mop with hot water.
News
Ring’s new Pet Tag can help lost furry friends find home
A QR-stamped Pet Tag can make it easier for good samaritans to guide wayward dogs and cats back home.
News
Apple snuck some smart home news into its iPhone event
The Apple Home app is getting a handy clean-energy feature, while Thread on the iPhone could lead to some intriguing possibilities.
Feature
Google Pixel Tablet vs Google Nest Hub: Smart home dust-up
The dockable Google Pixel Tablet has a speedy CPU and an arsenal of smart home features, but is it really a Nest Hub killer?
News
Apple's AirPods Pro 2 is getting a USB-C charging case
The new charging case will allow not only charging via a USB-C cable and a power adapter, but also from a USB-C-equipped iPhone.
Reviews
Roborock Q Revo review: Robo vacuum with impressive skills
The Q Revo vacuum/mop hybrid is similar to Roborock's top model, but comes with a more affordable price tag.
News
Apple September event 2023: AirPods, HomePod, and more
Word is that Apple will be showing off a new AirPods Pro model alongside the iPhone 15 Pro at its September event. What about the HomePod and Apple TV?
Reviews
JBL L75ms review: Ultra-mod audio tech wrapped in retro style
This all-in-one music system supports every way we listen to music today—on vinyl, streaming, on TV, and more—inside a stylishly posh cabinet.
News
iRobot says its new Roombas focus on your home's dirtiest floors
The Roomba Combo j9+ robot vac/mop combo and Roomba j9+ robot vac promise more intelligent automation via Dirt Detective and SmartScrub technologies.
News
How to watch the NFL without cable
Whether you've cut the cord or are sticking with cable, our guide will show you all the ways you can watch America's favorite sport on TV, including Monday Night Football and NFL RedZone.
News
NFL Sunday Ticket free trial now available, but there’s a catch
YouTube's 7-day free trial of NFL Sunday Ticket comes with some serious strings attached. Get the details before you sign up.
Updated
How to stream TV and movies: A beginner’s guide to cord-cutting
Streaming is the best way to get your TV entertainment today. We'll show you how to do it and recommend the best services and hardware for the job.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube: Choose your plan wisely
NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube vs. YouTube TV: What to know before signing up.
News
Lutron’s Pico Paddle remote matches its Diva dimmer's aesthetic
The company’s original Pico remotes aren’t going anywhere, but they now look nerdy and needlessly complicated in comparison.
News
Victrola's latest turntables promise hi-res audio over Bluetooth
The new Victrola Hi-Res Carbon and Hi-Res Onyx turntables support Bluetooth 5.4 and the aptX Adaptive codec to deliver 24-bit/48kHz audio streaming.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
The Disney-Spectrum blackout is actually a good thing–really
Why Disney and Spectrum are fighting, and what it means for the future of pay TV.
Updated