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I need new smart speakers for my home — here's how I'm deciding between Amazon, Google, Apple and Sonos
I need to refill my home with smart devices, but which model am I going to choose?
Amazon Echo Dot Max review: The first smart speaker for the AI era
The Amazon Echo Dot Max is a very good Alexa+ smart speaker, but doesn’t have enough new features to warrant an upgrade over the 4th-generation Echo.
Amazon Echo Studio (2025) review: Bringing the bass
The Echo Studio is the best smart speaker for an Amazon-centric home theater system and smart home, but those focused more on audio quality will still prefer the Sonos Era 100.
I test headphones for a living — here's the best sounding headphones under $100
It can be very easy to spend a lot of money on headphones, but you don't have to spend buckets to get great-sounding cans.
Whatever happened to Wi-Fi headphones?
We've been expecting WiFi headphones for a hot second, so where are they and why don't we have them yet?
Spotify Wrapped drops in four weeks, and the most insufferable person you know is about to become even worse
Spotify Wrapped is your musical year-in-review and gives you plenty of stats, but it's a popularity contest, at the end of the day.
Google Home acting "pretty creepy" as users report fake identities and hallucinated chores
Some Google Home owners claim the smart speaker is hallucinating profiles.
Best headphones of 2025: Top picks tested by experts
The best wireless over-ear headphones and earbuds balance great sound, top active noise cancelation, strong features and durability. Not sure which to pick? We can help.
