Tag Archives: Google Home

The 6 Best Smart Home Hubs of 2024

Posted on 23 February 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

There are dozens of smart devices—light bulbs, locks, displays, doorbells, security systems, indoor/outdoor cameras, thermostats, appliances, plugs, blinds and shades—that are all vying for a place in your 21st century home. Read the rest of this roundup here at Popular Mechanics’ sister site … Continue reading →

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7 ways Qualcomm’s new chip set will change your smart devices for the better

Posted on 19 March 2019 by Stewart Wolpin

Read the rest of this report at Gearbrain.com here. Smart speakers can be frustrating. They’ll wake up from hearing their name uttered in casual conversation or even if it’s said on the TV. Worse, they sometimes don’t wake up at … Continue reading →

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6 Best Google Assistant Speakers

Posted on 16 May 2018 by Stewart Wolpin

A review roundup of the 6 best Google Assistant speakers. Read the rest of this roundup on Techlicious here.

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JBL Link 500: This Speaker Should Be Played Loud

Posted on 9 May 2018 by Stewart Wolpin

Just before the seminal rockumentary The Last Waltz begins to unspool, you are famously advised that “This film should be played loud!” This is wise guidance you should follow when playing the JBL Link 500 Google Assistant speaker ($399.95). Read … Continue reading →

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Thinking of Buying an Apple HomePod? Don’t.

Posted on 20 February 2018 by Stewart Wolpin

Consider buying an Apple HomePod more of an investment bet than a practical purchase because, right now, it’s a pretty useless device. Like most gaudy objects, HomePod’s aural and aesthetic beauty blinds you of its practical near-worthlessness in comparison to … Continue reading →

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