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.
UE Boom 2 Review: Louder and Tougher By Michael Gowan published 15 September 15 With more ruggedness and a few new features, the UE Boom 2 makes for a good all-around portable Bluetooth speaker.
Marshall Kilburn: A Rockin’ Portable Speaker By Michael Gowan published 25 August 15 Editor's Choice With excellent fidelity and plenty of power, the portable Marshall Kilburn fills any space with great sound.
UE Roll Review: One Fun Waterproof Speaker By Michael Gowan published 12 August 15 Editor's Choice Ultimate Ears' latest speaker looks different, sounds good and isn’t afraid of the water — all for an affordable price.
JBL Clip/Clip+ Review: Small Speaker, Great Sound By Michael Gowan published 3 August 15 Editor's Choice JBL's Clip ultraportable Bluetooth speaker delivers excellent sound in a small package for only $50.
Braven BRV-PRO Review: Made Tough, Cool Add-ons By Michael Gowan published 6 July 15 The rugged Braven BRV-PRO is designed to keep up with your active life, with optional accessories that make the speaker even more useful.
JBL Charge 2+ Review: Shakes Off Water, Sounds Great By Michael Gowan published 24 June 15 JBL's latest version of the Charge adds water resistance and offers better sound, making an affordable portable speaker even better.
Sony SRS-X55 Review: Big, Balanced Sound By Michael Gowan published 16 June 15 Sony's latest Bluetooth speaker impresses with excellent sound quality for the price, but its large size and weak battery life limit its portability.
iDevices iShower2 Review: Sing in the Shower By Michael Gowan published 2 June 15 If you want some musical accompaniment in the bathroom, the iShower2 offers several convenient features, although the sound is average.
