Michael Bizzaco has been writing about and working with consumer tech for well over a decade. With a background in home theater sales, installation and repair, Michael's hands-on reviews, how-to ...

When Google introduced the Home Mini two years ago, it was playing catch-up to Amazon's Echo lineup. The Echo Dot, a tiny and affordable version of the larger Echo smart speaker, had been on sale for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news. It’s been seven months since I pitted Google Home against ...

Turning your home into a smart home can be exciting, but intimidating. We’ll take you through the options with this handy buyer’s guide. You’ll need an Android or iOS smartphone and a strong WiFi ...

Smart speakers and their respective personal assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant are a convenient way to stream your favorite music, control your smart home gadgets and ask nearly any ...

David Priest is an award-winning writer and editor who formerly covered home security for CNET. Amazon's Echo Dot is impressive as ever. Its 1.6-inch speaker is half an inch larger than the previous ...

Buying an Echo Dot or Echo Dot with Clock are two of the easiest ways to start your smart home. The combination of Amazon’s affordable prices (a new Echo Dot costs $49 or $59 if you want the Echo Dot ...

You’ve probably noticed them springing up on your friends’, coworkers’ and even your aunts’ countertops. With seemingly everyone investing in an affordable smart home speaker, the question has ...

At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・Attractive mesh-fabric design ・Volume and mic-mute buttons are much more accessible ・Zigbee ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...