A welcome HomePod mini 2 upgrade would be introducing an even smarter screen that adapts to the playing media. When streaming ...

Because this is the age of the smart home. It might seem like a daunting task because smart speakers are everywhere. It's ...

Of course, we have plenty of other picks on the page, for smart speakers that work with Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri — or some combination of them. We've tested them all in our homes ...

The best smart speakers make controlling your smart home devices a piece of cake, with simple voice commands putting you in charge. These speakers are for far more than music, with many including ...

We've all been there. The phone rings and you can't answer. Maybe you're just getting out of the shower, or maybe your hands ...

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Choose the best smart home assistant ecosystem based on your existing devices and budget. Keep your home theater and smart ...

A smart speaker is a speaker you can talk to. It has a voice assistant built in, which means you can tell it what to do with your voice. There is similar technology built into most smartphones – on ...

Apple has announced a voice-activated loudspeaker powered by its virtual assistant Siri. Like devices by Amazon and Google, Apple’s HomePod speaker can respond to questions and control smart home ...

If you’re not able to hold the phone up to your ear, say “Siri, answer the call on speaker.” You’ll be able to talk to the person calling from several feet away. You’ll also want to go ...