How to use Alexa: Tips, tricks and general instructions By Kate Kozuch How to use Alexa: Guides, tips, tricks and how-tos for getting the most of the Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Show, Fire TV, and other Alexa-enabled smart speakers..
Best smart speakers in 2020 By Kate Kozuch, Mike Prospero The best smart speakers put Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri in your home to answer questions, control smart home gadgets, play music and more.
The best outdoor speakers in 2020 By Michael Gowan, Michael Andronico Here are the best outdoor speakers, including waterproof, rock-shaped and mounted deck models.
The best soundbars in 2020: Top picks for every budget By Michael Andronico, Michael Gowan Here are the best soundbars for movies, music and gaming that will blow away your TV's wimpy speakers.
Best Bluetooth speakers 2020: Top portable wireless speakers By Michael Andronico These are the best Bluetooth speakers based on audio quality, design, battery life and more.
Sonos Move review By Kate Kozuch The $399 Sonos Move is a battery-powered smart speaker and a portable audio beast.
How to change Alexa's name By Kate Kozuch How to change Alexa's name so your Echo smart speaker responds to a different wake word.
Sonos Arc review By Kate Kozuch The Sonos Arc ($799) is premium in every sense — with its precise tuning software and Dolby Atmos support, it’s the best soundbar for Sonos fans who can afford it.
What is Sonos? How the premium speakers work By Kate Kozuch Sonos audio devices are known for multiroom music playback, smart assistants, and support for all the major streaming services. Here's your guide to Sonos speakers.
Apple HomePod 2 may be imminent: Here are 5 things we want By Roland Moore-Colyer Apple looks like it's trying to shift its HomePod, potentially to make way for a HomePod 2.
The best Alexa speakers in 2020 By Mike Prospero, Kate Kozuch Amazon—and others—offer a multitude of speakers to get its Alexa voice assistant. Here are the best Alexa speakers.
Sonos Playbase review By Michael Gowan Editor's Choice If you can afford it, the Sonos Playbase offers almost everything you want in a soundbase, especially big sound and ease of use.
Insanely cheap Google Home deal drops price to $29 By Louis Ramirez The best smart home deal of the year drops Google Home to an insanely cheap $29.
The best computer speakers in 2020 By Michael Gowan Here are the best computer speakers you can buy now for productivity, music and gaming.
Best soundbar deals in March 2020 By Hilda Scott The best soundbar deals right now from various retailers. Save big on soundbars from Bose, JBL, LG, Polk Audio, Samsung, Sony, and Vizio.
Anker Nebula Soundbar – Fire TV Edition review By Marshall Honorof The Anker Nebula Soundbar – Fire TV Edition is a tough sell, due to a clunky interface, a high price and a disappointing soundscape.
Our favorite Amazon smart speaker is on sale for just $29 By Hilda Scott Our favorite Amazon smart speaker is back on sale. For a limited time, save $20 on the Echo Dot.
Altec Lansing gets into gaming in a big way at CES 2020 By Richard Priday Altec Lansing hasn’t had a gaming peripherals range before. But by spring, it’s going to have a bunch of accessories for PC, mobile and every console. Here's what to expect.
Bluetooth LE Audio will make wireless headphones last longer and sound better By Henry T. Casey The next Bluetooth audio standard, just unveiled at CES 2020, improves the next generation of wireless devices.
Sonos sues Google and seeks massive hardware ban By Henry T. Casey A lawsuit from Sonos is attacking Google, claiming theft of patented speaker tech. Amazon is also in Sonos' sights.
The best cheap soundbars of 2020 under $100 By Michael Gowan We tested 6 soundbars that cost less than $100 and judged them for sound quality, ease of use and design. Here are the top picks.
20 Alexa speakers, ranked from best to worst By Kate Kozuch, Mike Prospero We've tested more than a dozen Alexa-powered speakers of all shapes, sizes and prices. Here are the best Alexa speakers you can get.
What is the Amazon Echo? By Kate Kozuch The Amazon Echo is a smart home device, personal assistant and speaker in one. Here's everything you need to know.
$30 JBL Clip 3 is the first huge Cyber Monday Bluetooth speaker deal By Henry T. Casey Need a new Bluetooth speaker? Cyber Monday's got a great deal on JBL's built-to-travel Clip 3.
UE Wonderboom Black Friday deal: Get two awesome Bluetooth speakers for $80 By Alex Bracetti A $200 value listed for $80…we’ll take it!
11 cheap Bluetooth speakers (Under $50), ranked from best to worst By Michael Gowan We tested over a dozen speakers that are selling for less than $50, and rated them. See our budget picks (and the best speakers overall).
Amazon Echo Studio vs. Sonos One: Which Smart Speaker Wins? By Mike Prospero Both of these smart speakers cost $199 and deliver high-end audio.
Amazon Echo review: One smart speaker By Michael Gowan The Amazon Echo can stream music, answer questions, control smart home devices and help you shop — and it sounds good, too.
Amazon Echo (Gen 2) review: Update brings better sound By Mike Prospero Editor's Choice Amazon's second-gen Echo is more attractive and more affordable than the original, and it sounds just as good, too.
Roku Wireless Subwoofer Does Just What It Says By Marshall Honorof Not yet rated The Roku Wireless Subwoofer works exactly as it's supposed to, providing pretty good bass for a fair amount of money.
