4 Ways Microsoft Plans to Win the Future By Andrew E. Freedman published 16 May 17 Microsoft showed off its new vision at its Build developer conference, and its plans are revealing.
The Vaux Is a No-Brainer Echo Dot Upgrade By Michael Gowan published 15 May 17 The Vaux improves the sound quality of your Amazon Echo Dot while making it portable with an integrated battery.
JBL Cinema SB 450 Review: Great Soundbar for 4K TVs By Michael Gowan published 8 May 17 JBL's Cinema SB 450 delivers 4K video with a ton of bass and volume, making this soundbar a legitimate contender to replace your home-theater sound system.
Jam Voice Speaker Review: An Average Alexa Alternative By Michael Gowan published 13 April 17 The Jam Voice is a cheap, portable Alexa-enabled speaker, but it suffers from weak sound quality and short battery life.
Boom Box? JBL Denies Exploding Speaker is Theirs By Sherri L. Smith published 31 March 17 A JBL Bluetooth speaker reportedly caught fire and starting spewing smoke in a New Jersey home.
World's Most Powerful Bluetooth Speaker Is Only $3,000 By Sherri L. Smith published 17 March 17 Priced at $3,000, Devialet's Phantom Gold Bluetooth speaker is packing a powerful 4500-watt amplifier which will blow your socks off.
Divoom Timebox-Mini Review By Avram Piltch published 15 March 17 A unique and compelling gadget, this portable clock and Bluetooth speaker shows 8-bit art, animations and alerts on its colorful display.
How to Connect Your Amazon Echo to a Bluetooth Speaker By Althea Chang published 14 March 17 Whether you want to get better sound or extend your Echo's range, you can now pair Amazon's device with Bluetooth speakers. Here's how.
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 last updated 7 April 20 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.
