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Amazon all but pioneered the smart-home speaker ('sup, Alexa?), so it's no surprise that the company's 5th-generation Echo Dot excels in virtually every area. It sounds good for its size, performs a ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Smart speakers like Amazon's Echo family of products are a great starting point if you’re looking to get a smarter home. They're affordable and easy to use, and beyond just playing music, they can ...

Tyler Lacoma has spent more than 10 years testing tech and studying the latest web tool to help keep readers current. He's here for you when you need a how-to guide, explainer, review, or list of the ...

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