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The best stand mixers of 2024
By Sharon Franke, Cynthia Lawrence last updated
Get your bake on with one of the best stand mixers to suit all homes, lifestyles and budgets.
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Apple’s new midnight color for HomePod mini is a smart speaker Darth Vader could love
By Dave LeClair last updated
Apple's HomePod mini is getting new life as the company has revealed a new midnight color that looks a lot like Space Gray.
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You can't buy the Echo Dot with Clock on Amazon — and that's a big mistake
By Hunter Fenollol published
Amazon's Echo Dot with Clock packs a ton of functionality into an affordable smart speaker. Despite being a popular gadget, it's currently unavailable for sale on Amazon.
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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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Best universal remotes in 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
Here are our favorite picks for controlling all your entertainment devices.
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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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