15 Best IFTTT and Google Home Applets By Michael Gowan published 20 December 16 With IFTTT, Google Home becomes a smart-home powerhouse. Here are the most useful applets.
Vizio's SmartCast Soundbar Makes Surround Sound Simple By Michael Gowan published 9 November 16 Vizio's SB4551-D5 5.1 SmartCast system delivers true surround sound without making setup too complicated.
Creative iRoar Speaker Review: Big Performance, Big Price By Michael Gowan published 3 November 16 Creative's iRoar packs in almost everything you'd want from a Bluetooth speaker, except ruggedness, for a premium price.
Yamaha YAS-106 Soundbar Review: Boom for the Buck By Michael Gowan published 26 October 16 The YAS-106 delivers booming bass and a good set of features for the money, although all that bass can overwhelm the mix.
Vava Voom 20 Speaker Review: Big Sound, Small Price By Michael Gowan published 20 September 16 The Vava Voom 20 delivers big sound for a small price — if you're willing to put up with a few design quirks and fewer features.
Sony HT-NT5 Soundbar Review By Michael Gowan published 19 September 16 Sony's HT-NT5 has all the features you want in a soundbar — and more — if you're willing to pay a premium.
Best of IFA 2016 Awards: Laptops, Smartwatches and More By Sam Rutherford, Philip Michaels published 2 September 16 From Lenovo's wild Yoga Book, to a simply stunning smartwatch, to a fitness tracker that measures body fat, these are the best new products from IFA 2016.
Libratone One Click Review: Big Sound at a Good Price By Michael Gowan published 28 July 16 Libratone's One Click sounds better than the competition and offers good battery life, but it's not the most portable Bluetooth speaker out there.
How to Make Spotify or Pandora Your Default Alexa Music Service By Anna Attkisson published 8 July 16 You can easily switch your default music service and channel from Amazon Prime Music to Spotify or Pandora, if you know the steps.
JBL Clip 2 Review: More of a Great Thing By Michael Gowan published 7 July 16 Editor's Choice Buy the JBL Clip 2 if you're looking for the best low-cost, ultraportable speaker out there.
JBL Charge 3 Review: 2 Steps Forward, 1 Step Back By Michael Gowan published 5 July 16 Buy the JBL Charge 3 if you want a dependable $150 Bluetooth speaker with sound quality comparable to its $200 rivals. If you own a JBL Charge 2+, however, there's no need to upgrade.
UE Roll 2 Review: Rolling Over the Competition By Michael Gowan published 24 May 16 Editor's Choice The Roll 2 delivers good sound, improved range and excellent ruggedness for $100.
Razer Leviathan Mini: Quality Sound Minus Frills By Michael Gowan published 17 May 16 Razer’s Leviathan Mini Bluetooth speaker delivers good overall sound, but lacks the ruggedness and extra features of its competitors.
Triby Review: Alexa for the Whole Family By Michael Andronico published 11 May 16 The Triby is a family-friendly Bluetooth speaker that offers Alexa functionality and fun communication tools, but it lacks the Amazon Echo's sound quality.
Braven XXL Review: Big and Booming By Michael Gowan published 15 April 16 Braven XXL's big size is matched by its big sound and impressive durability, though the speaker is not very easy to lug around.
Libratone Zipp Review: Swiss Army Knife Speaker By Michael Gowan published 12 April 16 For a portable wireless speaker, the Zipp is packed with technology — including multiroom capabilities — and delivers well-balanced sound.
You're Surrounded: New Tech Unleashing 3D Audio (Op-Ed) By Tom's Guide Staff, David Pedigo, CEDIA published 23 March 16 Your home theater may surround you in sound, but wait until you hear sound in true three dimensions.
How to Pair Your Fitbit with the Amazon Echo By Mike Prospero published 18 March 16 Here's how to connect your Fitbit to the Amazon Echo, and how to ask Alexa about your health.
How to Connect Your Ecobee 3 to Amazon Echo By Mike Prospero published 14 March 16 The Amazon Echo speaker with a built-in personal assistant can control your Ecobee 3 smart home thermostat. But first you have to connect the two. Here's how.
Want More Sex? Listen To Music Out Loud By Andrew E. Freedman published 10 February 16 A study commissioned by Sonos suggests that sharing music with your partner could spice things up between the sheets.
How to Order an Uber from the Amazon Echo By Anna Attkisson published 5 February 16 With a few simple taps, you can connect your Amazon Echo to your Uber account. Here's how.
How to Connect Your Amazon Echo to IFTTT By Anna Attkisson published 2 February 16 By connecting your Echo to IFTTT, you can do anything from control your lights to find your lost phone. Here's how it works.
Sonos Play:5: Sound Centerpiece By Michael Gowan published 25 January 16 Editor's Choice Who needs a stereo? With great sound and an easy-to-use app, the Sonos Play:5 makes a strong case for being the center of your home audio universe.
Mass Fidelity Core Review By Sherri L. Smith published 16 December 15 Editor's Choice The innovative Mass Fidelity Core delivers excellent audio quality you'd expect from a wireless speaker twice its size.
How to Use Amazon Alexa's Crystal Ball By Anna Attkisson published 16 December 15 Amazon's Alexa smart assistant can answer you like a Magic 8-Ball, if you know the right words to say
Polk Swimmer Duo: Twice the Fun By Michael Gowan published 7 December 15 The waterproof Swimmer Duo improves on its predecessor, and joining two Duos together improves the sound greatly. But there are better-sounding, lower-cost alternatives.
Mohu BeBox Speaker Review By Sherri L. Smith published 3 December 15 The Mohu BeBox Speaker offers deep bass, a built-in Android tablet and several modes of use in a large, but portable package.
Fugoo Style XL: Big, Loud and Tough By Michael Gowan published 23 October 15 The Fugoo Style XL delivers big, balanced sound quality along with top-of-the-line ruggedness and battery life.
JBL Flip 3 Review: JBL Flips on the Bass By Michael Gowan published 1 October 15 Editor's Choice With better bass and water resistance, the JBL Flip 3 is one of the best $100 portable Bluetooth speakers available.
Chromecast Audio Streams Music Without Bluetooth By Marshall Honorof published 29 September 15 The $35 Chromecast Audio plugs into any existing set of speakers and streams music via Wi-Fi, just as the regular Chromecast does for TVs.
