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.
Bose SoundLink Color Review: Bold Sound By Michael Gowan published 7 May 15 Bose's SoundLink Color delivers excellent audio for the money in your choice of five colors.
Braven BRV-HD Bluetooth Speaker Review: Solid Sound By Michael Gowan published 28 April 15 The BRV-HD delivers very good sound, but isn’t as portable or rugged as some other outdoor Bluetooth speakers.
Top New Sony Soundbar Affirms Decline of the A/V Receiver By Sean Captain published 20 April 15 With the power and features of a full surround-sound kit, Sony's top soundbar makes the case to stop festooning the room with speakers.
Fugoo Tough Bluetooth Speaker Review: Rugged Shell, Sweet Sound By Michael Gowan published 15 April 15 The Fugoo Tough combines extreme weatherproofing, a long-lasting battery and good sound in a portable package.
UE Megaboom Bluetooth Speaker Review: Big Sound from a Tough Speaker By Michael Gowan published 15 April 15 Editor's Choice The UE Megaboom delivers loud and clear audio in a tough, waterproof design.
Anker A7908 Bluetooth Speaker Review: Affordable, Long-Lasting Sound By Michael Gowan published 31 March 15 Anker's little Bluetooth speaker lasts all day on a charge and delivers decent sound, but some flaws keep it from excelling.
Sony SRS-X2 Review: Solid-Sounding Bluetooth Speaker By Michael Gowan published 25 March 15 If you value balanced sound and an affordable price the most in a Bluetooth speaker, strongly consider the Sony SRS-X2.
