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Creative Stage SE Mini review: This PC soundbar doesn't cut it
Creative has released a new, smaller version of its desktop soundbar, but we're not entirely convinced.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.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.Best Picks
The best soundbars for TV audio
Find the best soundbar for music and movies and that's the perfect fit for your budget.Reviews
Ultimate Ears Epicboom review: Good sound, but expensive
Ultimate Ears promises a high-volume experience like no other.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
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
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
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
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 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’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
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.Best Picks
These are the very best Bluetooth speakers
We'll help you find the best wireless speakers for pairing with your smartphone or tablet—whatever your budget, and whatever music floats your boat.Best Picks
Best smart speakers and displays
Whether you prefer Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, we’ll help you find just the right model.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.Feature