Mashable Tech

APRIL 8, 2025

It packs 25 hours of a battery life, a 10-minute charge boost that delivers another 70 minutes, colorful LED lights, and in-app sound customization. "If Plus, it works seamlessly with other Alexa-enabled devices. Our top pick: Sony SRS-XG300 Bluetooth speaker Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony SRS-XG300 X-Series $137.95

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

A year after Roku announced its Smart Soundbar , the company is back with the Streambar, which combines a compact soundbar with a 4K / HDR streaming device. The soundbar was announced today alongside the updated Roku Ultra streaming box , which now supports Dolby Vision. Audio formats supported include PCM and Dolby Audio.

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The Verge

JANUARY 8, 2021

360 Reality Audio uses object-based spatial audio technology to place instruments or vocals around the listener’s head in a virtual sound field. Sony has announced an expansion of its 360 Reality Audio platform , bringing the 360-degree music format to more devices and media as well as offering new creation tools.

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Engadget

MARCH 27, 2025

It's best for those who have a smaller living room or den they want to outfit with better TV sound. Amazon Fire TV Stick HD for $20 (43 percent off): Our top pick for the best budget streaming device can play content at 1080p/60fps and now its remote can also control your TV's power and volume.

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The Verge

MARCH 24, 2021

Amazon is coming out with a third generation of its Alexa Voice Remote , and it includes some unwelcome new buttons that will take you to the Amazon Prime, Netflix, Disney Plus, and Hulu apps. If you’re one of the people who subscribes to and regularly uses all of those exact streaming services, this remote could be a nice upgrade.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 13, 2021

New streaming tech, old Zeppelin shape. The new speaker supports wireless standards like Qualcomm’s AptX Adaptive and Apple’s AirPlay 2 and also has Alexa built-in for voice control of your music. There’s no Chromecast support built-in, nor is Google Assistant available alongside Alexa. Image: Bowers & Wilkins.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

As with most Amazon devices, the Amazon Fire TV 40-inch 2-Series has Alexa voice control. An incredibly handy feature when you need to search through multiple streaming platforms for your favorite show. You can also use Alexa to search the internet and control smart home devices like speakers or robot vacuums.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Amazon revealed its new cloud gaming service, officially called Luna , at its annual Alexa hardware event today. Whitten tells Protocol that Luna won’t follow the Stadia model, which is free but requires users to pay for individual games to stream on the platform. subscription service Ubisoft introduced last year.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Like Samsung’s line of TVs, the Smart Monitor runs Samsung’s Tizen OS software and can connect to your Wi-Fi network to stream HDR10 content from apps like Hulu, Netflix, Apple TV, YouTube, and more without the need for any extra hardware connected. Alexa, and Google Assistant. It’s sounding a lot like a TV, yeah?

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

This is a major expansion from the company’s “Fire TV Edition” collaborations, where its popular streaming software comes preloaded on sets manufactured by other TV makers. That’s led by the content-forward Fire TV interface and wide app selection, but Amazon believes that Alexa voice controls add a major convenience factor.

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Engadget

APRIL 1, 2025

In line with the "spring" theme, we found great discounts on cordless vacuums, robot vacuums, air purifiers and other smart home tech, along with solid deals on headphones, streaming devices, mesh Wi-Fi systems and more. There's also Alexa support built into the remote, so you can use voice commands to search for content.

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The Verge

JANUARY 8, 2021

Earlier today, Sony announced that it would be releasing two new speakers compatible with 360 Reality Audio, its spatial audio technology that replicates the feel of live music by placing different sounds and vocals in a virtual sphere around you. And both speakers support Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

Boses Ultra Open Earbuds, meanwhile, lead a burgeoning category of hearables that let in outside sound instead of tuning you out, with a comfy design that clips to the side of the ear. The glasses amplify sounds in front of the wearer using beamforming technology to make conversations easier and eliminate distractions from ambient noises.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

It appears to be a direct successor to the high-end Ring Video Doorbell Pro at the same CA$325 (roughly $250 US dollars), but also the first Ring to stream video resolution at higher than 1080p, with a 1536p “expanded Head to Toe view” that “allows you to clearly see who is at your door.”

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 10, 2025

The DTS Studio Sound isn’t going to rival a theater setup, but for casual watching, it’ll absolutely get the job done. SEE ALSO: Apple announces WWDC 2025 dates I’m also a sucker for hands-free everything, and the Alexa voice remote seals the deal. Say the name of a movie and boom, it’s on. Price: $599.99 $899.99

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

In my experience, Siri is typically faster to respond and do something than either Alexa or the Google Assistant, whether that’s to play music, answer a question, or control a smart home device. HomePod mini sound quality. With the first HomePod, Apple prioritized sound quality above all else.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Amazon is today beginning to roll out new features and functionality to its lineup of Fire TV streaming devices and the recently released Fire TV Omni and 4-Series televisions. The dashboard, available in the US and Canada, offers quick access and on / off toggles for connected lights, plugs, and switches that are linked to your Alexa system.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

It packs mini-LED backlighting for captivating brightness, an XR processor that enhances scenes in real time, gaming optimization with exclusive features for PS5, and the Google TV experience to simplify your streaming setup. You can stream through Bluetooth and WiFi and even use Google Assistant or Alexa to play your favorite tunes.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

It’s far superior to its predecessor, with a loud and rich sound we praised. In our review , we called the small smart speaker a great upgrade over the last-gen Home Mini, one that sounds far better. Streaming sticks are also heavily discounted right now, especially over on Amazon. Read our review.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Get Deal If you're looking for a portable speaker that actually sounds good, check out the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4. It can pump out tunes for up to 20 hours on a full charge, is virtually indestructible thanks to IP67 waterproofing, and packs a full range driver for powerful 360-degree sound with balance, clarity, and impressive bass.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Amazon also showed off improvements for Alexa, including new security features. It has Zigbee support, functions as an Amazon Sidewalk bridge, and has “premium, adaptive sound” from Dolby. Alexa can also now recognize and respond to children’s voices with new voice profiles for kids. They’re available for preorder today.

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The Verge

JANUARY 7, 2021

The previous Atmos soundbar used upward-firing drivers to bounce sound off the ceiling to give the impression of it coming from above. It’s unlikely to sound as convincing, but the result is a much more affordable soundbar. uses five drivers (three forward-facing and two side-facing), and four passive radiators to create its sound.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 16, 2021

While many earbuds come equipped with voice assistance enabled, the Amazon Echo Buds are always listening, allowing you to call on Amazon Alexa anywhere, just like you would at home. The Roku Streaming Stick Plus is currently down to its lowest price ever at both Amazon and Best Buy. pounds and measures less than 0.5-inches

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Right now at Amazon, you can save $150 on our pick for the best sounding noise-canceling headphones for non-Apple users, the Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless. Comfortable and stylish, we found the headphones offer detailed, bass-rich sound. It’s also incredibly lightweight, and comes with a powerful eight-core processor. Read our review.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 9, 2021

This sizeable QLED panel features a 60Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Fire TV OS allowing for built-in Alexa voice controls. This gives the TV native access to most major streaming services, including Netflix, Hulu, and Disney Plus. 2 SSDs can help improve the load times of anything installed on them.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Fire TV Stick 4K Max last month, I couldn’t help but cringe at the idea of a streaming device picking up that kind of branding. And the two products go tit for tat in their core video and audio streaming features despite the older model often being discounted; at the time of this review, the regular Fire TV Stick 4K is on sale for $33.99.

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The Verge

JUNE 16, 2021

From Alexa to Google, the best smart displays to buy right now Smart displays, those cousins of voice-controlled smart speakers with full touchscreen displays, are great devices for managing your smart home, displaying useful bits of information throughout the day, or even playing music or video. The best Alexa smart display.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Google’s latest smart speaker has good sound and an attractive price Four years is an eternity in the modern tech product world, but that’s exactly how long it’s been since Google’s first smart speaker, the Google Home , was released. Still, the Nest Audio’s shape is hard to describe without accidentally sounding pejorative.

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The Verge

JANUARY 28, 2022

The Tizen OS grants access to most major streaming services and a number of helpful apps, and the TV features built-in support for Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, allowing you to control playback or find your favorite show with ease. We’ve also managed to find a few deals for anyone that isn’t planning on watching the big game.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 4, 2025

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

streaming dongle that’s aimed at people who haven’t yet made the upgrade to a 4K TV — and don’t intend to anytime soon. It maxes out at 1080p video resolution, but offers support for modern tricks like HDR and Dolby Atmos surround sound. That’s a nice upgrade for sports and watching video game streams on Twitch.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The function only works with the newest Ecobee SmartThermostat with voice control ($249.99), which has a built-in microphone and speaker and has supported Amazon’s Alexa since its release in 2019. Music is one area the Siri integration is better than Ecobee’s Alexa integration. that device invariably picks up the request first.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 17, 2021

While up-firing drivers are a big part of how soundbars produce surround sound in general — it’s one of five here — LG claims the up-firing center is a world-first. The soundbar also supports Auto Low-Latency Mode (ALLM) and can be controlled using smart devices with Google Assistant, Alexa, and “other AI assistants”. To get to 9.1.5,

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The Verge

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The 3rd Gen model , released in 2018, has proven to be an excellent little smart speaker, and with Amazon’s frequent and aggressive sales, you can pick one up for a song, making it easy to put the Alexa voice assistant in every room of your home. It also provides slightly better sound performance from the same 1.6-inch

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

With features like Dolby Atmos — a first for Bose soundbars — HDMI eARC, multi-room Wi-Fi music playback, AirPlay 2, and support for both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, Bose’s latest soundbar seems very much intended to compete with the Sonos Arc. (It It also allows for streaming audio over Bluetooth, which the Sonos does not.)

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The Verge

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Of course, it does everything other Echo displays and speakers do, thanks to the presence of Amazon’s smart voice assistant, Alexa. This includes playing music, showing weather reports, streaming video, controlling smart home gadgets, telling fart jokes, all the stuff you’ve come to rely on Alexa for.

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The Verge

JULY 13, 2021

For many, the best smart display is the one that features whichever virtual assistant they prefer, whether it be Amazon’s Alexa or Google Assistant. The latest model touts a 7-inch display, reliable sleep tracking, and better sound, thanks to a 1.7-inch Read our review.

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