Forget keys! A connected lock is a secure, easy-to-install, and convenient way to control who can access your home and when. These are the best smart locks we've tested. I'm PCMag's managing ...

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But one thing unites every speaker in our guide: they each feature microphones for detecting your voice and drivers for delivering the answers. Whether you prefer to heckle Alexa, shout at Siri or ...

This feature, when enabled, essentially gives you more time to finish speaking — Alexa's way of accommodating speech patterns like stuttering. Beats master: Of course the Echo can play music ...

Alexa has become a staple piece of many smart home automation systems, with its ability to control hundreds of smart home devices using simple voice commands and automated routines. And as everyone ...

Ty Pendlebury has worked at CNET since 2006. He lives in New York City where he writes about streaming and home audio. Expertise Ty has worked for radio, print, and online publications, and has ...