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3 / 5 pros and cons * Loud, crisp sound * Gemini for Home with generative AI * Intuitive controls. * The microphone array doesn't pick up voices when the music is loud * More expensive than Nest Mini alternatives. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The Google Home Speaker
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Philips Hue has announced a connectivity upgrade for its Matter-over-Thread-enabled smart bulbs that will allow them to run both Thread and Zigbee at the same time. The change means you can connect compatible Hue bulbs and fixtures directly to a Matter ecosystem – Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, or Google Home — while
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* Aldi has announced a new range of mini cooling fans * There's a tripod fan, a multi-directional globe fan, and an evaporative cooler * They'll be available in the middle aisle from July 2, starting at £6.99 Aldi, famed for its bargain home gadgets, has just announced
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Most people will snag a new Apple Watch during Amazon Prime Day and then call it a day, but have you ever thought that your new wearable could benefit from some accessories? We're quick to get the screen protectors and cases for our iPhones, but I feel that
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Before I tried my first IPL machine, I was suspicious. A handheld device that flashes at your skin and it somehow zaps away your body hair? It all sounded rather unlikely. Except then I got one, and it did just that, and it's been my summertime savior for
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7 / 10 Score Google Home Speaker Pros * High quality audio for a speaker this size beats out HomePod mini * Easy to set up and use, especially if you already have Google Home * Effective smart home controls * Can link to a variety of streaming services * Invisible capacitive touch controls are kind
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If you're looking for simple cooking, a toaster oven can help. These countertop appliances excel at making golden toast, mouthwatering chicken wings, reheating leftovers and much more. The best part is that many toaster ovens also work as moonlight as air fryers now, so they can even help
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8.2 / 10 Score Pros * Good fit, comfortable to wear * Dual-driver design serves up clear, well-defined sound with punchy bass * Best frequency response in lab tests * 1.6-inch color touchscreen * Good noise-canceling and voice-calling performance * Wireless charging * Support for LDAC codec (Android), AAC * Spatial sound with head-tracking * Case works as
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With summer in full swing, I handed my schedule to an AI assistant and asked it to fill every weekend with something worth doing. 3 min read Fourth of July has a way of sneaking up and then passing before you've done anything you actually planned to do
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By teaming up with ride-hailing service CaoCao, May Mobility plans to bring its self-driving tech to more locations, starting in Europe. 2 min read Self-driving tech company May Mobility is looking to bring its robotaxis to new international markets by teaming up with Chinese ride-hailing service CaoCao. The partnership, announced
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Brad Bourque Brad Bourque is a tech journalist and commerce writer based out of Portland, Oregon. He’s contributed to sites like Digital Trends, Business Insider, and WIRED. If you’re sick of your devices running out of juice early into the evening just as you’re about to go
