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Apple HomePods can now detect the sound of smoke alarms
If your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm goes off, your HomePod or HomePod mini can detect the sound and trigger a notification.
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Best Bluetooth speakers of 2023: Reviews and buying advice
We'll help you find the best wireless speakers for pairing with your smartphone or tablet—whatever your budget, and whatever music floats your boat.
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Andover Audio SpinBase Max review: This is a fabulous sequel
This new-and-improved Bluetooth speaker designed specifically for turntables is better than ever.
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Best soundbars to improve your TV's audio in 2023
Find the best soundbar for music and movies and that's the perfect fit for your budget.
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T-Mobile and Amazon team up for hands-free Alexa calls
T-Mobile just became the latest carrier to offer hands-free calling through Alexa, joining AT&T and Verizon.
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Sonos Era 300 review: A game-changing spatial-audio speaker
Don’t care about spatial audio? The Sonos Era 300 is a powerhouse singly, in a stereo pair, or as the surround speakers operating with a Sonos soundbar.
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Best smart speakers and displays: We pick the brightest and best-sounding models
Whether you prefer Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, we’ll help you find just the right model.
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Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) review: Better, but far from the best
The new HomePod supports Matter, the standard that promises to get rid of walled gardens, but this smart speaker won’t let you entirely escape Apple’s.
News
A HomePod with a screen? Your wait just got longer
Apple still has plans for a HomePod smart display, but it probably won't arrive this year, according to the latest buzz.
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House of Marley Get Together 2 Bluetooth speaker series review
With this trio of exceptional speakers, the heirs of reggae legend Bob Marley prove eco-conscious manufacturing can produce great listening experiences.
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JBL Bar 1300X review: Wireless surround sound—with a catch
This soundbar's rear surround speakers operate on battery power, rendering them truly wireless. The tradeoff? You must remember to charge them.
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The Era series could cement Sonos' multi-room audio leadership
Sonos Era 100 and Sonos Era 300 feature Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth connectivity. The larger speaker delivers spatial audio from a single cabinet or a two-piece set.
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Platin Audio Monaco 5.1.2 review: Surround sound without wires
We put another WiSA-based wireless speaker system to the test and once again come away impressed.
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LG updates its loud and proud XBoom party speaker lineup
Powerful amps, big woofers, colorful lighting, and IPX4 weather resistance highlight LG's new XBoom XL5 and XL7 party speakers.
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Marshall Middleton review: Clarity, thump, and sonic excellence
The Marshall Middleton is one of the best mid-sized portable Bluetooth speaker we've heard. Given its IP67 protection from the elements, that's a minor miracle. On the downside, there's a steep price for all this excellence.
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Sony finally unveils its 2023 TV and soundbar lineup
Five updates to the Sony Bravia XR lineup include a new QD OLED in the Sony Master series, three new mini-LED series, and a new full-array backlight series.
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Monoprice Monolith Audition review: The magic of wired speakers
In an increasingly wireless world, the Monolith Audition series of home theater loudspeakers makes a strong case for old-school speaker wires.
How-To
How to eliminate—or at least minimize—Bluetooth audio lag
Bluetooth latency, if not compensated for, can ruin your viewing experience. Here's how to minimize or get rid of it.
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