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Echo Spot vs Echo Dot: Which Amazon smart speaker wins?
By Hunter Fenollol published
I tested two of the best Alexa smart speakers under $100 head-to-head comparing price, features, and more.
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What’s the matter with Matter? After 2 years, this promising smart home protocol has stalled
By Hunter Fenollol published
The Matter protocol has been out for more than two years, so why hasn't it been adopted more broadly by now?
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Amazon Echo Spot review: Smart speaker leveled up
By Hunter Fenollol published
A mix of a smart speaker with the convenient touch control features of a smart display, the revamped Amazon Echo Spot is a useful bed or deskside companion.
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The best Google Home speakers in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
These are the best Google Home speakers, ranked and reviewed based on hours of testing.
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Amazon reveals brand new Echo Spot — and it's already discounted for Prime Day
By Jeff Parsons published
Amazon has unveiled a brand new Echo Spot with a variety of custom clock faces and a price discount for Prime Members.
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Amazon brings back its Echo Spot smart alarm clock with a new design
By Hunter Fenollol published
Alexa is expanding its smart home capabilities to the bedroom. The new Echo Spot is a distraction-free smart speaker that displays only important information like the time and weather.
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Apple tipped to be working on new Apple TV models and a mysterious 'Home Accessory'
By Scott Younker published
A newly discovered backend code revealed several new Apple home products, including a mysterious "Home Accessory."
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SmartThings update brings new shared routines, energy-saving features and Matter 1.2 support
By Hunter Fenollol published
Samsung is expanding its smart home capabilities. The new July 2024 SmartThings update adds more devices and controls alongside an improved hub management system.
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