smart speakers
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If You’ve Got a New Apple TV 4K, the HomePod Just Got More Useful
Just because Apple discontinued the original HomePod and is having a really hard time selling its remaining inventory, doesn’t mean it’s done adding updates. If you buy a new Apple TV 4K, you’ll be able to play audio from other gadgets connected to your TV — including Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and cable boxes —…
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Apple Is Still Struggling to Unload Its Launch Day HomePods
Two months ago, Apple decided to discontinue the original HomePod. And yet, it appears the product is still available in the Apple Store — and if you buy one, you might actually get sent a HomePod from the original launch stock.
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The Smart Home May Finally Be Unified Under One CHIP
The tech industry loves a coalition. Sometimes those coalitions lead absolutely nowhere, but in one particular case, the big companies working together is actually beneficial for consumers.
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The Sonos Roam Packs a Powerful Punch in a Petite Package
One of the first times I ever came across a Sonos speaker was at a swanky outdoor barbecue on a Brooklyn rooftop. I remember it vividly, because the host stopped grilling to spew expletives at his two Sonos speakers. He’d created a specific playlist for the party but Sonos speakers at the time were Wi-Fi…