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Apple’s second-generation HomePod is an improvement over the first and it costs less, but it will only be of interest to iOS users. Even then, it’s not the strongest smart home hub, nor is it ...

When used in combination with Sony’s optional SA-RS5 rear speakers and SA-SW3 subwoofer, the HT-A5000 serves up a theater-like experience without the hassle of wired setup. Immersive audio is ...

Stoneside makes beautiful and luxurious motorized window shades, but its third-party smart technology is not quite as good as what its top competitor offers. The do-it-yourself approach to buying ...

Apple Music is one of the best streaming options available today. Some services match Apple’s streaming quality, and some are better at personalized music recommendations, but no one beats Apple ...

Spotify’s user-specific playlists are a wonder, but the service is no longer competitive now that the other major players have moved to lossless or better streaming. Spotify needs an update ...

The WiiM Pro is the best way for most people to stream audio to their home audio systems and can be a solid foundation for a multi-room audio system. The WiiM Pro is an outstanding device for ...

Monoprice’s solid-looking SB-600 delivers fitting 5.1.2-channel performance, complete with Dolby Atmos height effects courtesy of upfiring drivers. But while this $450 soundbar (on sale for $340 ...

With more than a third of North American homes protected by a video doorbell or some other Wi-Fi-dependent device, it’s reasonable to worry about the growing threat of Wi-Fi jammers. These ...

Of all the companies showing off smart TVs at CES, the most intriguing comes from an unlikely source: Xperi. If you’re not familiar with Xperi, you surely know the TiVo brand it owns. Last year ...

The second-generation Phyn Plus is incrementally better than the first, but it’s also more expensive. That said, there is no better way to protect your home from catastrophic water damage caused ...

If bass is ace in your book, you’ll dig the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2. Playing music on this headphone feels like you’ve strapped a pair of 12-inch subwoofers to your head. Its noise ...