Audio Devices & Smart Speakers

In-depth analysis and breaking updates on audio devices & smart speakers, and its profound impact on our modern world. Dive deep into the trends driving change.

Red Google home speaker sitting on an end table next to a couch
Consumer Electronics

Hey Google, is this speaker worth $100?

We review the new Google Home speaker.

Lindsey Choo
Photo of a media console with large flatscreen TV and the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar in the color White Smoke in front of it.
Consumer Electronics

Loud and clear (and never too loud)

We put Bose's new Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar to the test—especially its AI features.

Saira Mueller
A speaker with two speech bubbles that say “Can I help you?”
Consumer Electronics

Amazon and Google plan to let their voice assistants team up on one device

Will flexibility trump brand loyalty?

Patrick Kulp, Maeve Allsup
Consumer Electronics

What’s ahead for the struggling smart-speaker market?

Analysts told us that last year’s decline might only be a temporary setback.

Jordan McDonald
Airpods and case on a yellow background
Consumer Electronics

Apple wants to sell its AirPods as hearing aids

Experts say including sound amplification features in the wireless headphones could offer an alternative to the high cost and stigma of traditional hearing aids

Grace Donnelly
Virtual reality
Consumer Electronics

Qualcomm Launches New Wireless Earbud Chips

They have all the features AirPods audiophiles know and love

Ryan Duffy
Three smart speakers side by side
Consumer Electronics

Study Shows Frequency of Accidental Smart Speakers Activations

Apple HomePod and Microsoft Cortana devices accidentally activated the most

Ryan Duffy

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