Google has announced its premium smart speaker, the $399 Google Home Max, which combines Wi-Fi streaming with the Google Assistant in a larger form factor than the company’s first model. Now playing: Watch this: Google debuts Home Max with Smart Sound 2:08 While the Google Home Mini appears to be modeled after the Echo Dot, …
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If you have a long shopping list after Google‘s event on Wednesday, we don’t blame you. But before you start adding to your basket with abandon, check out this offer that will help you consolidate. Almost immediately as the Pixel 2 was announced, the phone was available for preorder on the Google online store. As soon as preorders opened, Google …
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Sonos has a new voice-controlled speaker, too, and it plays nice with Amazon, Google and Apple. Billed as a music-first speaker, the Sonos One ($199, £199) looks a lot like the company’s Play:1 (also $199), but has an array of six built-in microphones to allow it to respond to voice commands. Sonos representatives told CNET that though the two speakers resemble each …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter! The Fluance AB40 packs a home-theater sound system into an under-TV stand. Sarah Tew/CNET Two products I feel …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter! This doorbell is wireless, but requires no batteries! (The receivers do require outlets, though.) Cambond Common problem: You’re …
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The Vizio SB3621n-E8 isn’t just a terrific little sound bar system for movies and TV, it’s also a sweet speaker for playing tunes. It’s the first sound bar CNET ever reviewed that earned five stars and an Editors’ Choice award. Heck, I’d be just as enthusiastic about the $149 SB3621n-E8 if it sold for $300 or $400, it’s that good. Still, it’s …
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Pioneer and Onkyo have announced two new smart speakers with a different spin — they combine multiroom streaming audio with Amazon‘s Alexa assistant. Prices will start at $250. Ever since the first smart speaker, the Amazon Echo, was released almost three years ago this category has primarily been more concerned about the “smarts” than the speaker. The Echo, the Google …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Twitter! Small speaker, big sound. (Also: low price.) Harman Kardon Sorry this deal is so late. The item I originally …
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The Sixes ($799 per pair) are part of Klipsch’s new Heritage Wireless series of self-powered speakers that connect to a turntable, TV, computer or Bluetooth device. The Sixes are sold in pairs, so bona-fide stereo was part of the allure for me. The Sixes sound more dynamically alive and clear than what I’ve heard from pairs of Sonos Play:3 speakers …
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Now playing: Watch this: Summer tech built for travel 1:04 It’s summer! And tech always makes your relaxation time that much better. Whether you are a student taking a break for the summer, or just trying to enjoy the nice weather over the weekend, there is a tech product for the occasion. Bluetooth speakers are great for creative fun and …
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