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Source: Stephen Warwick / iMore Apples HomePod mini announcement came as no surprise to anyone. Rumored for months, it was always on the cards that Apple would release a smaller, smart speaker based on its original HomePod. Whilst an audio marvel and a truly great speaker, the original HomePod struggled to capture customer imagine (and sales) because of its hefty price tag and lack of third-party support for services like Spotify. Apples HomePod mini looks to alleviate some of those concerns wi...

Best Smart Speakers Under $200 Allen St. John Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Want to know a secret about smart speakers? The speaker itself doesn’t have to be all that smart. When you ask your speaker to shuffle the latest Taylor Swift album or tell you the capital of Bolivia, that artificial intelligence magic happens on the company’s servers rather than inside the speaker enclosure sitting on your kitchen counter or family ro...

6 SOUND BAR A good sound bar is a steppingstone to a home theater. The Sonos Beam (for small spaces) and Sonos Arc (pictured, for TVs larger than 49 inches) have built-in voice control for adjusting volume, plus compatibility with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant. $399 for Beam; $799 for Arc. Listen Carefully Heather Malyuk, an Ohio audiologist who performs backstage sound checks and hearing tests for musicians, offers tips for safe listening. PLUG YOUR EARS Prolonged...

Finish your holiday shopping and save money with Best Buys Last Second Savings event 22 Dec 2020 Different year, same result. You waited until the very end of the year to start your shopping. Its okay, weve all been there. Whether you have zero items and havent even thought about it or just need to round out whomever is left with a few good trinkets, Best Buy not only has a great selection of items but these items are also on sale. The Last Second Savings Event features a dozen different electr...

Message: SoundGuys is reader supported. When you buy through links on our site we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More. Google Nest Audio vs Amazon Echo (4th Gen) Two little uniquely shaped smart speakers. A big question, many modern home owners face is: what is the best smart speaker? And to that end, what is the best smart assistant? Google and Amazon both released new smart devices of similar size and function, which makes it even more challenging to answer this question. Time to pi...

Dec 22, 2020 / 03:34 PM EST For so many of us, gadgets are simply a form of fun. For others, they’re a way of life. Brian Norton, ATP, CEAS, Director of Assistive Technology, Easterseals Crossroads, shares how some technology is assisting people in ways we never thought it could. Assistive Technology Holiday Gift Guide Amid the coronavirus pandemic, experts predicted for months the holiday shopping season would start much earlier this year, as retailers attempt to compensate for a decline in...

The clock is ticking! Last-minute gifts and stocking stuffers By Angelica Leicht, Komando.com Have you finished your holiday shopping yet? If not, you’re running out of time. You’re probably already aware of that, though. With only a few days until Christmas, we’re down to the wire on the shopping timeline. If you don’t get it done now, you’re going to be stuck with minimal choices. Luckily, you may still have time if you get moving right now. Amazon is still offer...

Amazon enables group calling for Echo devices Joanna Estrada You are not alone. Although the feature was announced back in September, but according to a report by The Verge, the group calling feature s being rolled out starting today in India, as well as Austria, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, the U.S., and the UK. With a few easy steps, youll be able to say, "Alexa, call my family" or "Alexa, join my Zoom meeting" to join your family for...

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, iPads and more are on sale today Today’s deals come from Amazon and Samsung, where we can find the Samsung Galaxy Note 20, several iPad models and more devices on sale 2 minute read Updated 22 December 2020, 22:48 EST We start today’s deals with the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, which is getting a $282 discount over at Amazon.com, which leaves the 128GB unlocked version in Mystic Bronze for $1,018. If you’re more drawn to the Galaxy S series and don’t wa...

Amazon If youre stuck for a Christmas gift this year and youre scrambling to buy a present in time for the big day, Amazon has come to the rescue – sadly not dressed as Santa – to give you a discounted present for a friend or loved one. In its Christmas sale, it has dropped prices on its own home products, like the Echo Dot, the Fire 7 and the Fire TV Stick Lite, giving you a chance to snag a bargain before the festive season. Frankly, if youve still got presents to buy, youre leaving it...