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Paul's Tech Makeover: Here's to a Smarter 2018 (Premium)
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Paul’s Tech Makeover: Here’s to an Even Smarter 2018 (Premium)

In 2017, we moved to Pennsylvania and underwent what I think of as Phase 1…

Roku is Building an Entertainment Focused Smart Assistant

Roku is launching a new licensing program that allows third-party hardware makers build smart soundbars,…

Will a High Volume Strategy Win the Smart Speaker Market?
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Will a High Volume Strategy Win the Smart Speaker Market? (Premium)

Microsoft's high volume, low-cost strategy was the winner in the PC market. But will it…

New Year Resolutions of a Digital Nature
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New Year Resolutions of a Digital Nature

It's a new year and many are resolving to lose weight, exercise more, or drink…

Amazon's Holiday PR is Just as Devoid of Facts as Always
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Amazon’s Holiday PR is Just as Devoid of Facts as Always (Premium)

I often complain about Microsoft's aversion to hard numbers. Well, Amazon is even worse.

Amazon's Prime Advantage
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Amazon’s Prime Advantage (Premium)

Amazon Prime: Come for the free shipping, but stay for the ever-expanding list of digital…

This is the Most-Needed Change for All Digital Assistants in 2018
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This is the Most-Needed Change for All Digital Assistants in 2018 (Premium)

Sorry for the seemingly cheap headline, but it's not my fault. This topic creates a…

Ask Paul: December 22
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Ask Paul: December 22 (Premium)

Happy holidays and thank you, as always, to those who wrote in with questions.

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)

Tracking can be desirable and explicitly enabled or it can be creepy and automatic, something…

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 of Sonos wireless smart speakers, but I don't like…

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The Essentials: Living in IoT Hell (Premium)

Adding 'smart' devices to your homes is a great way to improve your quality of…

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