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6 Best Smart Speakers (2025): Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri

wired.com Nena Farrell 2025-08-28 01:33:00

There are many smart speakers on the market, and picking the best smart speaker keeps getting tougher. First, you need to decide which voice assistant you prefer. There are three worth using—Amazon’s Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple’s Siri—and each has its pros and cons. This guide is organized by our preferred speaker, regardless of which assistant it uses, but we recommend a secondary option if you prefer a different assistant. Overall, Google- and Amazon-powered smart speakers are the way

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This smart smoke alarm could be a worthy Nest Protect replacement

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-08-28 10:49:07

A new line of smoke and CO alarms from Gentex called Place is packed with smart features, including phone notifications, a nightlight, motion detection, and temperature and humidity sensing. There’s also optional air quality monitoring and a camera/intercom. The four Place models start at $139, and are available now at The Home Depot. With the excellent Nest Protect now discontinued, many homeowners have been seeking an alternative smart alarm that can similarly alert them to a smoke or carbon

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The best smart rings of 2025: I tested and found an obvious winner

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-08-28 13:00:14

At this point in the smart ring race, everyone is trying to beat Oura. But the Oura Ring 4 proves that the smart ring pioneer's position isn't wavering anytime soon. While most smart rings simply provide you with collected health data, the Oura Ring 4 tells you the story and the context behind that data for greater information on your health. Why we like it: What separates the Oura Ring 4 from its competition is its commitment to helpful and actionable health insights that can change or encoura

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Xiaomi launches cut-price Smart Band 10 in global markets

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-28 19:59:13

Xiaomi TL;DR Xiaomi has revealed all about the newly launched Xiaomi Smart Band 10. The device debuts with a 1.72-inch display, AI-powered fitness tracking, heart rate broadcasting, and deeper integration across Xiaomi’s ecosystem. Pricing for the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 starts at $49.90 in global markets. After weeks of leaks and speculation, Xiaomi has officially pulled back the curtain on the Smart Band 10, the latest addition to its wildly popular fitness tracker lineup. The new wearable fe

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I’ll only upgrade to the Galaxy Watch 8 if it focuses on these 2 features

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-28 23:00:07

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority I’ve used several smartwatches throughout my career, switching between devices to match my changing priorities. However, the one smartwatch I always return to is my Galaxy Watch 4. Now paired with a Galaxy smartphone, it’s become the center of my ecosystem. Samsung’s first new-generation Wear OS watch launched in 2021. Now, nearly four years later, I still feel little temptation to upgrade. While the watch is starting to show its age, as its chipped exterior

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Xiaomi launches its newest budget fitness tracker, the Xiaomi Smart Band 10

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-28 21:22:13

Xiaomi TL;DR Xiaomi has revealed all about the newly launched Xiaomi Smart Band 10. The device debuts with a 1.72-inch display, AI-powered fitness tracking, heart rate broadcasting, and deeper integration across Xiaomi’s ecosystem. Pricing for the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 starts at $49.90 in global markets. After weeks of leaks and speculation, Xiaomi has officially pulled back the curtain on the Smart Band 10, the latest addition to its wildly popular fitness tracker lineup. The new wearable fe

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Walmart cracks enterprise AI at scale: Thousands of use cases, one framework

venturebeat.com Louis Columbus 2025-08-29 10:54:19

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Walmart continues to make strides in cracking the code on deploying agentic AI at enterprise scale. Their secret? Treating trust as an engineering requirement, not some compliance checkbox you tick at the end. During the “Trust in the Algorithm: How Walmart’s Agentic AI Is Redefining Consumer Confidence and Retail Leadership” session at V

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These Smart Glasses Are Already Kicking Meta Ray-Bans’ Ass

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-08-29 14:40:26

Meta clearly has more competition than ever in the world of smart glasses, and that field of competitors isn’t getting any slimmer. The most recent company to join the smart glasses fray is China’s Xiaomi, which just unveiled a pair of frames that, if I’m being totally honest here, puts Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses to shame—at least on paper. The first thing I noticed about Xiaomi’s AI Glasses, which costs around the same price as Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses at $280, is that it does something that I’ve be

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Ember’s temperature-controlled smart mug is down to its best price

theverge.com Sheena Vasani 2025-08-29 14:07:47

Ever been racing to meet a deadline only to realize your coffee’s gone cold again? The Ember Mug 2 self-heating smart mug keeps your drink hot so you can stay focused without making constant trips to the microwave. And right now, Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are selling the 14-ounce smart mug in select colors starting at an all-time low of $89.99 ($60 off). A Verge favorite, the self-heating smart mug keeps your coffee, tea, or cocoa at the perfect temperature from the first sip to the last. W

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5 Best Google Assistant Speakers (2025): Speakers, Displays, Soundbars

wired.com Nena Farrell 2025-08-30 10:39:00

There are several voice assistants locked in a tug-of-war over who controls the smart speakers in your home: Amazon's Alexa, Google’s Assistant, and Apple’s Siri. We prefer Google. Its Assistant answers questions more accurately, has a simpler setup process, and connects to a growing number of smart home devices. All the devices below have built-in Google Assistant, so you can ask it anything you'd search for on Google, or ask it to control smart home products like robot vacuums, smart plugs, li

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Samsung launches first OLED M-series smart monitor: the new 32" 4K QD-OLED M9

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-08-30 22:17:00

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust What just happened? Samsung has updated its smart monitor lineup with three new models, including, for the first time, an M-series with a QD-OLED screen. The company is also promising advanced AI features across the lineup, of course. Samsung's M-series has been around for almost five years now. The all-in-one displays combine traditional monitors with smart TV functionality, such as built-in strea

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The best sleep trackers of 2025: These sleep trackers improved my sleep

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-08-31 06:15:13

Why we like it: The Oura Ring is the best sleep tracker for a few reasons. It's discreet and far more comfortable to wear to bed compared to a health band or smartwatch. Oura's data capture is accurate, with its sleep staging algorithm matching the performance of a polysomnography sleep lab test. The objective sleep and readiness scores it provides after I wake up often are in line with how I'm feeling on a day-to-day basis. It also isn't hardcore about getting perfect sleep, which allows for

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Before 'Hacks,' Jean Smart Kicked Ass in This Wild Marvel Superhero Series

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-31 06:00:05

I'll just come right out and say it: Jean Smart deserves all the flowers. Audiences everywhere have fallen in love with the Emmy-winning comedy Hacks and Smart's ascerbic, quick-witted Las Vegas comic Deborah Vance, and rightfully so. But hr brilliance extends far beyond the hit HBO series. I could point to her delightful performance as Charlene in the classic sitcom Designing Women, her formidable turn as first lady Martha Logan in 24, or her mafia-flavored bravado in season 2 of Noah Hawley's

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Finally, a smart ring worthy of replacing my Oura 4 - and with no subscription fees

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-08-31 08:30:16

ZDNET's key takeaways The RingConn Gen 2 is a subscription-free smart ring that retails for $300. It monitors your sleep, activity, stress, and vitals, and it's got a marathon battery life. The only downside is the user interface feels underdeveloped. View now at Amazon View now at Ringconn more buying choices Most smart rings these days claim to offer marathon battery lives, but often fall short of their promise. Many smart rings claim to last a week's worth of battery, but only make it to f

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Why Won't Walmart Let Me Use Apple Pay or Google Pay? I'm Not Surprised by the Answer

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-31 18:00:00

You can't use Apple Pay or Google Pay if you're shopping in-store at Walmart. Kativ/Getty Images When I stop by Walmart on my way home from the gym, I don't always have my wallet on me. At most stores, it's not a big deal because I have my phone with me, so I can use my digital wallet to make a purchase. But Walmart doesn't accept Apple Pay or Google Pay. If I want to use a digital payment in store, I'd have to use Walmart Pay on the Walmart App or a digital wallet offered by OnePay, a Walmart

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The Switch 2 is coming to Walmart tonight at 9PM ET — but there's a catch

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-31 22:31:29

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Sam Rutherford for Engadget Walmart has confirmed that the Switch 2 will be available on its site tonight at 9PM ET, but the first hour of availability will only be open to paid Walmart+ members. So, in order to potentially add the new Nintendo console to your cart, you'll need to be

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Philips Hue lighting will be more expensive starting July 1st, but you can save on them now

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2025-08-31 22:56:03

Signify has announced price increases for its Philips Hue smart lighting and accessories starting on July 1st due to US tariffs. As for how much the products will go up in price, that hasn’t been confirmed, but the Hue Wall Washer that was recently launched is 10 percent more expensive than its price in the EU, which may offer an indication of what to expect. If you’ve been meaning to try Philips Hue smart bulbs, or add to your existing collection, this may be your last chance to snag products b

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Trump Mobile drops its 'made in the USA' claims

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-01 02:39:17

The Trump Organization announced a cellular brand earlier this summer, and its main selling point for Trump Mobile was that its T1 smartphone was "made in the USA." It seemed highly unlikely that those claims about the phone were possible. Now, the website for the device has removed all language indicating that it was manufactured in the US. Instead, there is broader language such as "designed with American values in mind" and "Premium Performance. Proudly American." The Verge also noticed that

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Samsung Clears Out Galaxy Watch Ultra at All-Time Low, No Trade-In Needed but Extra Savings If You Do

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2025-09-01 18:05:32

There are a lot of smartwatches out there, but most people know that the two main contenders come from Apple or Samsung. If you’re an iPhone user, then getting one from Apple is often the right choice, but for Android users, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is currently the best option for the vast majority of users. A good smartwatch isn’t cheap though, and the Galaxy Watch Ultra starts at $650. Well, thanks to a great deal from Samsung directly right now, you can actually save $150 on the Galaxy Watch

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The Nintendo Switch 2 will be available for Walmart Plus subscribers today at 9pm Eastern

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2025-09-01 22:00:00

Most restocks are free to participate in, but not the latest one at Walmart. The retailer will stock both the $449.99 standalone Nintendo Switch 2 and a $499.99 bundle that includes the system along with a digital copy of Mario Kart World exclusively for Walmart Plus subscribers today starting at 9PM EDT/6PM PDT. Mind you, there’s no discount. You’re just getting a chance to buy one. The Switch 2 has been difficult to find, and there haven’t been many opportunities to buy one if you missed out

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Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Watch Suddenly Drops to a Record Low, Let the Blazing Sun Keep It Charged

gizmodo.com Mike Fazioli 2025-09-02 06:40:34

If you’ve taken your adventuring a little too far, or just taken a wrong turn off of an unfamiliar path, the last thing you ever want to see from your GPS-enabled smartwatch is a low battery alert. Now, before you go cursing that blazing sun that’s been broiling a big part of the country all week, if you have a Garmin Instinct 2 Solar smartwatch, you’ll never get that low battery alert. See at Amazon The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar smartwatch is a multi-satellite-enabled outdoor smartwatch with ad

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The best smart plugs in 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-02 13:01:26

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Smart plugs aren’t the most complicated smart home device — they really just turn stuff on and off — but the best smart plugs can make life a little easier, which is what we want from household automation. They’re easy to use, too, since you don’t have to install them like a smart swit

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Amazon Is Selling Best Buy’s TV at a Loss, This 32″ HD Smart TV Is Now Almost Free

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-02 15:40:43

The Insignia 32″ smart HD Fire TV is a brand you’d most often find at Best Buy (which owns the brand) but is now taking Amazon by storm with a deal that’s simply unbeatable. For an all-time low price of $69, down from $129 (46% off), you get a 32-inch smart TV with features and quality way better than what you’d typically pay for this amount. This early Prime Day deal is open to everyone, not just Prime members, and it’s already the best-selling smart TV on the entire site. If you’re after a ba

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‘Witcher’ Author Understands Why George R.R. Martin Is Taking So Long on ‘Winds of Winter’

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2025-09-02 22:15:14

It’s been over a decade since the last Witcher book was released—2013’s Season of Storms, which got an English translation in 2018—but there’s a new title coming very soon from Andrzej Sapkowski: September’s Crossroads of Ravens. In between books, Netflix launched its hit Witcher series, which still has a fourth and fifth season yet to share. That puts Sapkowski on a different sort of timeline from another author whose fans have been waiting awhile for a new book to arrive in his adapted-for-TV

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You’ve got one week to stock up on Philips Hue gear before a tariff-fueled price hike

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-03 06:26:08

We’d usually advise most shoppers to wait until Prime Day to get the best prices on tech, but smart home buyers in the US may want to consider stocking up in the next week. Philips Hue devices are already on the costly side, but it has now been confirmed that prices will increase from July 1. The unsurprising reason is the impact of US tariffs. After alluding to the price hike in a marketing email, Hue’s parent company, Signify, confirmed the increases in a statement to HueBlog. No further deta

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Philips Hue is raising prices in the US ‘as a direct result of tariffs’

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-09-03 22:59:09

You’ll soon have to pay more for various Philips Hue smart lighting and security gadgets if you live in the US. After vaguely notifying customers that prices will “go up” on July 1st in a promotional message, Philips Hue’s parent company Signify has confirmed that it’s inflating prices across the Philips Hue portfolio “as a direct result of tariffs.” “We remain committed to providing consumers with high-quality products and features that make smart lighting extraordinary,“ Signify said in a sta

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My favorite AirTag wallet alternative also works with Android phones - and it's on sale

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-09-04 02:07:00

ZDNET's key takeaways KeySmart's SmartCard is available on Amazon for $40 (3-pack for $90). It's super thin, works with both Android and Apple iOS, has a wireless rechargeable battery, and is IPX7-rated. It needs to be recharged every 5 months or so. View now at Amazon Amazon is selling the KeySmart SmartCard for 20% off when you check out with the promo code 'KSPRIME20'. Apple AirTags have changed my life, saving me countless hours looking for keys and other items that I absent-mindedly mis

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How Walmart built an AI platform that makes it beholden to no one (and that 1.5M associates actually want to use)

venturebeat.com Louis Columbus 2025-09-04 10:00:00

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Walmart isn’t buying enterprise AI solutions, they’re creating them in their AI foundry. The retailer’s Element platform has evolved into an internal foundry, capable of creating AI applications at a pace that renders traditional software development obsolete. With 1.5 million associates now using AI tools built on Element, Walmart has sol

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Yale’s new Smart Lock with Matter is the perfect smart home upgrade for people with app fatigue

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-04 10:00:27

Yale TL;DR Yale is releasing its new Smart Lock with Matter support. The lock can be set up and operated entirely within Google Home. Operation requires the use of a Matter hub with a Thread border router. How many times have you considered a new addition to your smart home, but stopped yourself at the last moment? Do I really need another app in my life? Another account I’ll have to create? App fatigue is a real thing, and with as many as we need to interact with on a daily basis, sometimes

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The xMEMS 'fan on a chip' is ready for smart glasses

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-04 10:00:32

As AI reignites Big Tech's push for smart glasses, here's a tech that could play a central role. xMEMS, which debuted a solid-state "fan on a chip" last year, has a new one for wearables. This could help future smart glasses melt your face figuratively — and not literally. Founded in 2018, xMEMS specializes in micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology. The California-based company started with solid-state speakers. Last year, it introduced its µCooling "fan on a chip" for phones and oth

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Before 'Hacks,' Jean Smart Kicked Ass in This Wild Marvel Superhero Series

Finally, a smart ring worthy of replacing my Oura 4 - and with no subscription fees

Why Won't Walmart Let Me Use Apple Pay or Google Pay? I'm Not Surprised by the Answer

The Switch 2 is coming to Walmart tonight at 9PM ET — but there's a catch

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