Michael Bizzaco has been writing about and working with consumer tech for well over a decade. With a background in home theater sales, installation and repair, Michael's hands-on reviews, how-to ...

When Google introduced the Home Mini two years ago, it was playing catch-up to Amazon's Echo lineup. The Echo Dot, a tiny and affordable version of the larger Echo smart speaker, had been on sale for ...

We’re starting this discussion with the HomePod Mini because it’s very different from its rivals. It’s $50 more expensive and requires an iPhone or iPad, whereas Amazon and Google’s products will also ...

You’ve just noticed a great price on an Amazon Echo Dot or Google Home Mini smart speaker. Should you buy one? The prices are intended to make them impulse purchases, because both Amazon and Google ...

Amazon's ultimate speaker upgrade, the Echo Dot Max, delivers enhanced audio in a refreshed package. Amid the brand's Spring ...

Turning your home into a smart home can be exciting, but intimidating. We’ll take you through the options with this handy buyer’s guide. You’ll need an Android or iOS smartphone and a strong WiFi ...

I recently got the Amazon Alexa Echo Dot and Google Home Mini to review. These machines can do many things to help you in your home when you feel like being lazy and not getting out of bed. Both ...

Smart speakers and their respective personal assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant are a convenient way to stream your favorite music, control your smart home gadgets and ask nearly any ...

David Priest is an award-winning writer and editor who formerly covered home security for CNET. Amazon's Echo Dot is impressive as ever. Its 1.6-inch speaker is half an inch larger than the previous ...

Buying an Echo Dot or Echo Dot with Clock are two of the easiest ways to start your smart home. The combination of Amazon’s affordable prices (a new Echo Dot costs $49 or $59 if you want the Echo Dot ...