Echo Show 8 2021 review: Fancy video calls with a dash of disappointment
The much-improved camera on the second-gen Echo Show 8 will follow the action during video calls and track your presence to trigger routines. We take a close ...
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Inside Apple’s house: HomePod updates, Apple keys, and more! (WWDC21)
Inside Apple's house: HomePod updates, Apple keys, and more! (WWDC21)
The HomePod Mini will be able to control your Apple TV, and your Apple TV can play audio through your HomePod Mini. Apple's HomeKit platform is going to play nice ...
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How Ring’s flying drone camera could win us over
How Ring's flying drone camera could win us over
The Ring Always Home Cam is launching later this year. Ring might be pushing the privacy envelope in the wrong direction, but if this gadget has the right mix of features ...
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Mesh Wi-Fi vs. range extenders: The best option for your home
Mesh Wi-Fi vs. range extenders: The best option for your home
Do you need a new mesh system, or will a range extender suffice? We take a look at both options to find the right fit for your home.
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Weber’s smart pellet grill holds its own against Traeger
Weber's smart pellet grill holds its own against Traeger
We obviously had to grill and eat lots of delicious food for science. Witness our noble sacrifice.
The Weber SmokeFire EX6 is a $1,200 pellet grill. We make a variety of ...
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Amazon’s three new smart displays: Everything to know
Amazon's three new smart displays: Everything to know
Amazon unexpectedly announced a second-gen Echo Show 8, Echo Show 5 and a new Echo Show 5 kids' edition out of nowhere, along with updates to the company's digital assistant.
Here's what we ...
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How to tell when it’s time to replace your router
How to tell when it's time to replace your router
If you're having Wi-Fi issues at home, your router might be to blame -- here's how to find out, and what to do about it.
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0:39 The Basics
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How to pair a Homepod Mini with an iPhone
How to pair a Homepod Mini with an iPhone
Your HomePod Mini is more than just a smart speaker – setting it up and pairing it with your iPhone can enable useful key features, such as “intercom” and “handoff”. We'll walk you ...
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Testing the Nest Hub’s touchless sleep tracking
Testing the Nest Hub's touchless sleep tracking
Can the Nest Hub's sleep tracking keep up with my smartwatch? I spent a week with a Nest Hub next to my bed. Here's a look at how this smart display's info stacks ...
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Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) review: Say goodbye to wearable sleep tracking
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) review: Say goodbye to wearable sleep tracking
Google is replacing the Nest Hub with a second-gen model that can sense your sleep habits with the help of Soli. It costs $100 and comes with everything ...
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