Smart Home

Google Home Max Review: The McMansion of Smart Speakers

Google Home Max Review: The McMansion of Smart Speakers

Google Home Max is a gigantic smart speaker that offers Google Assistant and Chromecast capabilities.

Top 10 Microsoft Stories of 2017
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Top 10 Microsoft Stories of 2017 (Premium)

2017 was another epic year for Microsoft. Here are my picks for the top 10…

Thinking About Amazon
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Thinking About Amazon (Premium)

I am probably one of Amazon's best customers, but I don't really take advantage of…

Google Home Max: First Impressions

Google Home Max: First Impressions

I've chosen Chromecast as my whole-home audio solution, so I was very interested in testing…

We're All Being Tracked
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We’re All Being Tracked (Premium)

Thanks to the ever-increasing integration of technology into our personal lives, we're being tracked more…

OK Google, Why Should We Trust You to Make Hardware?
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OK Google, Why Should We Trust You to Make Hardware? (Premium)

You've probably heard the oft-spouted phrase, "hardware is hard." Well, it's true. Just ask Google.…

Wanted: Not Sonos
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Wanted: Not Sonos (Premium)

I really enjoy the sound quality and reliability of Sonos wireless smart speakers. But I…

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The Essentials: Living in IoT Hell (Premium)

Earlier this year, I wrote about my adventures in building a smart home in an…

Winners and Losers in the Smart Speaker Wars
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Winners and Losers in the Smart Speaker Wars (Premium)

For all the change brought on by personal technology, there's been one constant over the…

Hey, Cortana, $99 is the Right Price
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Hey, Cortana, $99 is the Right Price (Premium)

I was surprised by the quality of the Harman Kardon Invoke. But I had one…

Paul's Tech Makeover: Some Closure At Last (Premium)
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Paul’s Tech Makeover: Some Closure At Last (Premium)

In the past week, a few unrelated events have brought some closure to what I…

YouTube TV is Finally Coming to TVs

YouTube TV is Finally Coming to TVs

Ironically, YouTube TV has never offered an elegant way to get its content on your…

Pocket for Android Picks Up Continuous Read Aloud Capabilities

Pocket is my favorite "read it later" app. Its excellent read-aloud functionality has been updated…

Amazon May Have Just Cracked the Smart Home Nut
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Amazon May Have Just Cracked the Smart Home Nut (Premium)

Today, Amazon announced new products and services that mark its formal entry into the smart…

Google Home and Assistant Pick Up Over 50 Activities for Kids

A promised collection of children-oriented games, activities, and stories for Google Home and Google Assistant…

Review: Amazon Echo (Second-Gen)

Amazon has released their second generation Echo and after spending a few days with the…

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