Category Archives: smart speakers

Deal: The JBL Link View is now just $89.99 ($210 off)

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Matt Horne

Whether you’re after a smart display with Google Assistant or a solid smart speaker, the JBL Link View is a great choice. Continue reading →

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An Alexa vulnerability might have exposed your voice history to hackers

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Adamya Sharma

Be careful what you say to your smart speaker. Continue reading →

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Here’s our first look at Google’s Home successor

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Igor Bonifacic

The Google Nest Speaker just passed through the FCC, which could signal an imminent launch. Continue reading →

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How to delete everything you’ve ever said to your digital assistants

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Edgar Cervantes

The privacy conscious among you probably hate that digital assistants know so much about you. Let’s delete that data! Continue reading →

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Details emerge for upcoming Nest-branded smart speaker, codename ‘prince’

Posted on June 15, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

The speaker could be a long-awaited replacement for the Google Home. Continue reading →

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It’s shocking how many voice assistants might be in the wild by 2024

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Dave LeClair

If the idea of voice assistants taking over the world is scary to you, now might be the time to look away from your screen. Continue reading →

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Got YouTube Premium or Play Music in US? Google has a free Nest Mini for you

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

The offer also extends to YouTube Music users. Continue reading →

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What if your smart speaker could react to sounds in your home?

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Dave LeClair

Could a smart speaker react to noises like a knock on the door, or an oven dinging? It could happen sooner than you think. Continue reading →

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This guy made his own HAL 9000 with Google Assistant and a Raspberry Pi

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Phillip Prado

Thankfully, you don’t have to worry about this one going rogue. Continue reading →

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