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Google’s Pixel Tablet with Nest-style charging dock arrives in June
The Pixel Tablet and dock combo will cost $499 when it ships next month, making the package considerably less pricey than expected.Reviews
Tested: Sanus for Sonos Era speaker stands
These sturdy, affordable speaker stands for the Sonos Era 100 and Sonos Era 300 are available in fixed and height-adjustable configurations.News
Sony wants to help you rock the block with new wireless speakers
The plus-sized Sony SRS-XV800 Bluetooth speaker is a towering, battery-powered, wheeled behemoth. Sony also announced the compact SRS-XB100.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.News
Google I/O 2023: Will the Nest dock make an appearance?
Google teased a Nest-style dock for its upcoming Google Pixel Tablet last fall. Will the finished product take the stage at Google I/O 2023?News
Alexa can now keep tabs on your Uber Eats orders
Alexa will give you real-time updates on your Uber Eats delivery, including when your order is arriving and whether there are any changes.News
Amazon Alexa now supports Matter over Thread
Alexa's support for the new, ecosystem-unifying smart home standard is no longer limited to Wi-Fi.How-To
How to check if your Google Nest Hub display is running Fuchsia
Your Nest Hub or Nest Hub Max may already be running on Google's new Fuchsia OS. Here’s how to find out if yours was updated.Best Picks
Best smart speakers and displays
Whether you prefer Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, we’ll help you find just the right model.News
Amazon appears to be prepping a third-gen Echo Show 5
A reference to a third-generation Echo Show 5 display has been spotted on an Amazon help page. Is a new version of the smallest Echo display on the way?News
B&O's new Beosound A5 speaker supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
The luxury brand’s latest portable speaker, the Beosound A5, has a Bluetooth 5.2 radio, but it also supports AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and Bang & Olufsen’s own Beolink Multiroom technology.Reviews
Mirai Speaker review : This TV speaker throws a wicked curve
If you find yourself cranking your TV’s speakers to hear what’s being said, this curiously curved speaker promises to clear things up.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.News
Google Assistant will shush itself when controlling nearby devices
Too much chatter from Google Assistant? If so, good news: The Assistant will now acknowledge certain commands with a chime rather than by speaking.News
Apple HomePods can now detect the sound of smoke alarms
If your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm goes off, your HomePod or HomePod mini can detect the sound and trigger a notification.Reviews
Andover Audio SpinBase Max review: This is a fabulous sequel
This new-and-improved Bluetooth speaker designed specifically for turntables is better than ever.News
T-Mobile and Amazon team up for hands-free Alexa calls
T-Mobile just became the latest carrier to offer hands-free calling through Alexa, joining AT&T and Verizon.Reviews
Sonos Era 300 review: A game-changing spatial-audio speaker
Don’t care about spatial audio? The Sonos Era 300 is a powerhouse singly, in a stereo pair, or as the surround speakers operating with a Sonos soundbar.Reviews