Hot take: A smart speaker is the single best tech tool to help seniors stay safe, entertained and productive. Think about it: With a simple voice command, you can get a weather report, adjust the ...

Ty Pendlebury has worked at CNET since 2006. He lives in New York City where he writes about streaming and home audio. Expertise Ty has worked for radio, print, and online publications ...

Sometimes it’s okay to buy a speaker mostly for the aesthetic. And from the moment it was first announced, Bose’s $219 SoundLink Home stood ... with Siri or Google Assistant.

Voice assistants and smart home sensors can help you create a little more holiday magic without a lot of extra work.

Say what? If you’re hearing a new and more natural voice coming from your Google smart speakers, you’re not the only one. A smattering of Google Home users are reporting that their Nest ...

To find the best Bluetooth speakers for listening at home, traveling, or multi-room audio, I tested nearly a dozen models from the biggest names in the space, including Ultimate Ears, JBL ...

Google Assistant transforms this speaker into a central hub for smart home control. Using voice commands, you can manage compatible smart devices throughout your home – from adjusting lighting ...

Note that choosing a Google product will tie you quite firmly to the brand, but if you love the Google way and want to keep your home in line with the rest of the company's range, the speakers we've ...

Over 250,000 speakers marketed for children have been recalled due to a fire risk. The Yoto Mini Speaker is being voluntarily recalled because its lithium-ion battery could overheat and catch fire, ...