Tailwind iQ3 Smart Automatic Garage Door Controller review By Michael Gowan The Tailwind iQ3 brings plenty of smart features to your old garage door opener, including Alexa and Google Assistant support.
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.
The coolest things the Apple Watch can do By Michael Gowan, Dan Moren From calling for help when you fall to showing which direction you’re facing, here are 15 cool things you didn't know the Apple Watch could do.
Samsung Q60T QLED TV review (hands on) By Michael Gowan Not yet rated The Samsung Q60T costs less, adds Alexa and delivers sharp detail and bright colors — as long as you don’t push it too hard.
Sonos Playbase review By Michael Gowan If you can afford it, the Sonos Playbase offers almost everything you want in a soundbase, especially big sound and ease of use.
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 Apple Watch bands of 2020 By Michael Gowan These are the best Apple Watch bands, including sport bands, leather bands, stainless-steel bands and other fashionable designs
Apple Watch Series 5 vs. Series 4: Should you upgrade? By Michael Gowan Apple Watch Series 5 is a great smartwatch, thanks in part to its always-on display. But if you have a Series 4, the differences between the two don't justify an upgrade for most people.
15 Funny Things To Ask Alexa By Monica Chin, Michael Gowan These Alexa skills will put a smile on your face.
How to use Multi-Room Music with the Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Show By Michael Gowan You can now stream music to all of your Amazon Echo devices throughout your house using Multi-Room Music. Here's how to connect them all.
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.
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 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.
Anker Soundcore Infini Pro Review: Solid Budget Soundbar with Limited Atmos By Michael Gowan The Anker Soundcore Infini Pro produces good overall sound without a separate subwoofer, but its Dolby Atmos abilities won't wow you.
Fugoo Style-S Review: The Best Bluetooth Speaker for the Money By Michael Gowan With excellent sound and a rugged build, the Fugoo Style-S hits a sweet spot of price and performance for portable Bluetooth speakers.
UE Wonderboom 2 Review: This $100 Bluetooth Speaker Packs a Big Punch By Michael Gowan UE's Wonderboom 2 hits a sweet spot for small Bluetooth speakers, delivering good bass and vocals in an easily portable package.
Yamaha YAS-209 Review: An Excellent, Affordable Alexa Soundbar By Michael Gowan The Yamaha YAS-209 delivers solid, all-around sound for a midpriced soundbar, and Alexa makes controlling it easy.
Honeywell Home T9 Smart Thermostat Review: Feature-Rich Smart Thermostat By Michael Gowan Thanks to its remote sensors and scheduling features, the Honeywell T9 Smart Thermostat can keep your entire house comfortable.
Amazon Alexa Setup: Settings to Enable and Disable By Michael Gowan Amazon's Alexa is a powerful virtual assistant — almost too powerful. Here are some default settings to change right away and hidden features to enable.
29 Best Alexa Skills for Trivia By Monica Chin, Michael Gowan These Alexa skills will test your knowledge and teach you a few things, too.
Sonos Beam Review: An Excellent Alexa and Google Assistant Soundbar By Michael Gowan The feature-packed Sonos Beam delivers very good sound for a small soundbar, and comes with Alexa voice controls.
How to Control Your Sonos Speakers with Alexa By Michael Gowan While we wait for official Sonos-Alexa integration, here are two ways to play music on your Sonos system through Amazon’s virtual assistant.
Fugoo Style-S vs. Style XL: Which Fugoo Speaker Is Best? By Michael Gowan Fugoo's Style-S and Style XL are both excellent Bluetooth speakers. Which is right for you?
