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Samsung's 98-inch 8K mini-LED TV is big, bright, and expensive
The largest 8K TV from Samsung is a sight to behold, and so is its price tag.Deal
Sonos chops price of first-gen Move speaker by $100
Following the arrival of the redesigned Move 2, the original Move speaker is getting a 25% price cut to just $299.News
Smart thermostat maker Ecobee ships its first video doorbell
The company that makes our favorite smart thermostat is shipping its second security cam: The wired Ecobee Smart Video Doorbell.News
Netflix drops support for more streaming devices
Another wave of Netflix subscribers just learned their streaming players won't work with Netflix anymore. We can help you pick a new one.News
Google still "exploring" bringing Nest Protect into its Home app
Looks like we'll have to keep waiting for Google's popular smoke and carbon monoxide detector to make its way to the Google Home app.Cord-Cutter Confidential
For the love of all that is holy: No more Micro-USB ports on media streamers
Roku and Amazon keep using the outdated Micro-USB connector on their streaming devices.Deal
Amazon's new Echo Show 5 is 56% off for October Prime Day
You can grab the latest version of Amazon's five-inch Echo Show display for a mere $39.99 for October Prime Day, but time is running out.News
Google rolls back Nest speaker group restrictions after legal win
Following another twist in its spat with Sonos, Google will once again allow certain Nest speakers and Chromecast devices to join multiple speaker groups.Deal
Philips Hue color smart bulbs are 41% off for October Prime Day
Philips Hue’s reliable but pricey White and Color Ambiance bulbs are getting a rare discount during Prime Big Deal Days.News
Is this handy Apple tvOS 17 feature about to get better?
For now, the Apple TV 4K's new Enhance Dialogue feature only works with the latest HomePod, but there are signs it could soon support the first HomePod and HomePod mini, too.News
The Tapo Wire-Free MagCam can stand up to a pressure washer
The latest outdoor camera in TP-Link’s Tapo line boasts IP66 weatherization, meaning it’s impervious to dust and that it can withstand powerful jets of water.Deal
Best Fire Stick deals for October Prime Day
Looking to save on a Fire TV stick? Prime Big Deal Days just started, and we've got killer streaming stick discounts from both Amazon and Roku.Deal
Best October Prime Day air purifier & air quality monitor deals
Amazon Prime Day is a great time to score an excellent deal on smart appliances that can monitor and clean your air to help protect your respiratory health.Deal
Best October Prime Day smart thermostat deals
Get ready for winter by picking up a great deal on a smart thermostat.News
Google’s Home app is joining the generative AI party
With the help of generative AI, the Google Home app will help you sift through your smart home events, as well as respond to natural-language queries.News
Now Google Assistant is getting a generative AI boost, too
The long-anticipating pairing of Google's voice assistant with the search giant's generative AI-powered Bard will arrive in the coming months.News
Roku players add Google Photos support, expert picture settings
Roku's Photo Stream feature will finally hook into Google Photos following a slated Roku OS update. On-screen picture settings are coming, too.News
DisplaceTV retools its stick-to-the-wall smart TV's safety features
During a live demo in San Francisco, the Displace V team showed off the latest prototype of its fascinating and completely wire-free, battery-powered 4K TV.News
Amazon might charge extra for a “remarkable” version of Alexa
Today's Alexa will remain free, but you might have to pay up for a new version of Alexa powered by generative AI, Amazon's outgoing hardware chief says.Updated