Amazon bolsters Alexa privacy after user trust takes a hit - CNET

The company tries to temper customer concerns by unveiling privacy controls like auto-deleting recordings and "Home Mode" for Ring cameras.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-bolsters-alexa-privacy-after-user-trust-takes-a-hit/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Best smart plugs of 2019 - CNET

Smartening dumb devices has never been easier. These voice assistant powered plugs are your best bets for a connected home.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/the-best-smart-plugs-in-2019-homekit-google-assistant-alexa-amazon-siri-plug-wyze/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Petbot App-Controlled Robot - CNET

With an Easy-to-Use App, You Can Interact with Your Pet from Anywhere & Never Have a Hard Time Leaving Them Alone

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/petbot-app-controlled-robot-21729/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Echo Frames and Echo Loop fine print: Everything you didn't know - CNET

Amazon announced two wacky wearables: a pair of smart glasses and a vibrating ring. Here's what they do, how they work and how to buy them.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/echo-frames-and-echo-loop-fine-print-everything-you-didnt-know/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Best smart plugs of 2019 - CNET

Smartening dumb devices has never been easier. These voice assistant powered plugs are your best bets for a connected home.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/best-smart-plugs-of-2019-homekit-google-assistant-alexa-amazon-siri-plug-wyze/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Amazon Echo Show 8 vs. Google Nest Hub - CNET

Amazon is directly challenging Google's best smart display with a similarly sized, similarly priced model. Here's how the two devices stack up.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-echo-show-8-vs-google-nest-hub/#ftag=CADa08b18a

11 things you should know about Amazon Echo Frames and Echo Loop - CNET

Amazon announced two wacky wearables: a pair of smart glasses and a vibrating ring. Here's what they do, how they work and how to buy them.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/11-things-you-should-know-about-amazon-echo-frames-and-echo-loop/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Taking Amazon's $50 Echo Auto for a test-drive video - CNET

Amazon's Echo Auto rides along in the car with you. Apparently, it should be able to hear you over road noise. The question is, how much road noise can it handle? Note: We bleeped out the "Alexa's" in the video to avoid activating your smart speakers at home.

source https://www.cnet.com/videos/taking-amazons-50-echo-auto-for-a-test-drive/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Wednesday, 25 September 2019

Amazon cuts Eero mesh Wi-Fi price to $249 with third-generation products - CNET

The new Eero access points are designed to bathe your home in Wi-Fi so your whole house is covered. Also, new voice controls will let parents cut off the PlayStation's Wi-Fi.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-cuts-eero-mesh-wi-fi-price-to-249-with-third-generation-products/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Monday, 23 September 2019

Amazon's Alexa event: Here's everything we want to see - CNET

Amazon loves to surprise us with at least a couple of curveballs at its yearly September showcase. Here's what we'll be watching for.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/amazons-alexa-event-heres-everything-we-want-to-see/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Sunday, 22 September 2019

The best Google Assistant and Google Home devices of 2019 - CNET

From smart displays to smart speakers to smart lights and locks, Google Assistant can control a ton of smart home devices. Here are our favorites.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/best-google-assistant-and-home-devices-of-2019/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Facebook's new Portal smart displays: Who's listening and what's happening to your data? - CNET

The tech giant compromised your privacy and broke your trust. Now, it has a new set of "Smart Cameras" and always-listening microphones for your living room.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/facebook-portal-smart-display-privacy-concerns/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Friday, 20 September 2019

Google Nest Hub Max vs. Facebook Portal: Which smart display wins? - CNET

Facebook has replaced its original Portal video-chatting device with a new, second-gen version that costs less. Is it the smart display you want?

source https://www.cnet.com/news/google-nest-hub-max-vs-the-new-facebook-portal-which-smart-display-wins/#ftag=CADa08b18a

New Facebook Portal vs. Google Nest Hub Max: Which smart display wins? - CNET

Facebook has replaced its original Portal video-chatting device with a new, second-gen version that costs less. Is it the smart display you want?

source https://www.cnet.com/news/the-new-facebook-portal-vs-google-nest-hub-max-which-smart-display-wins/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Owlet Smart Sock 2 - CNET

Baby monitor that tracks your baby's heart rate and oxygen levels while they sleep.

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/owlet-smart-sock-2/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Let's take a good, hard look at Facebook Portal and privacy - CNET

The tech giant compromised your privacy and broke your trust. Now, it has a new set of "Smart Cameras" and always-listening microphones for your living room.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/facebook-portal-privacy-concerns/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Facebook Portal TV gives you a giant smart display, but I still don't care - CNET

Facebook video chatting is coming soon to the biggest screen in your house, along with a revamped Portal and a new Portal Mini, but I'm not sold.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-portal-tv-gives-you-a-giant-smart-display-but-i-still-dont-care/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Get a Wyze Cam Pan and 32GB microSD card for $38 - CNET

That's basically a free storage card on top of an already stellar smart-home camera deal. Plus: A free Nonda OBD II car-health monitor!

source https://www.cnet.com/news/get-a-wyze-cam-pan-and-32gb-microsd-card-for-38/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Facebook brings Portal to your TV screen, but I still don't care - CNET

Facebook video chatting is coming soon to the biggest screen in your house, along with a revamped Portal and a new Portal Mini, but I'm not sold.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-brings-portal-to-your-tv-screen-but-i-still-dont-care/#ftag=CADa08b18a

The best espresso machines for 2019 - CNET

Looking for a home espresso machine? The Breville Barista Express is still the best deal.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/the-best-espresso-machines-for-2019/#ftag=CADa08b18a

How low can it go? The Google Home Hub is now just $56 - CNET

Another drop! The nifty smart-screen, now known as the Nest Hub, continues its slow and steady march toward the dollar store.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/best-google-home-hub-deal-ever-56/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Monday, 16 September 2019

Sunday, 15 September 2019

Google collects face data now. Here's what it means and how to opt out - CNET

The new Face Match technology isn't everywhere yet, but it's always looking. Find out what's happening with your face data and what you can do to stop it.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/google-collects-face-data-now-what-it-means-and-how-to-opt-out/#ftag=CADa08b18a

The best Apple HomeKit devices of 2019 - CNET

Want a smart home you can control using Siri commands? You'll need the right devices -- here are our favorites.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/the-best-apple-homekit-devices-of-2019/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Google Nest Hub Max review: The bigger Nest Hub isn't the better one - CNET

The Nest Hub Max offers a larger screen and face-tracking camera tech. We liked the original because it was small and didn't have a camera at all.

source https://www.cnet.com/reviews/google-nest-hub-max-the-bigger-nest-hub-isnt-the-better-one-review/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Google collects face data now. Here's what it means and how to opt out - CNET

The new Face Match technology isn't everywhere yet, but it's always looking. Find out what's happening with your face data and what you can do to stop it.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/google-collects-face-data-now-what-it-means-and-how-to-opt-out/#ftag=CADa08b18a

The best Apple HomeKit devices of 2019 - CNET

Want a smart home you can control using Siri commands? You'll need the right devices -- here are our favorites.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/the-best-apple-homekit-devices-of-2019/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Tuesday, 10 September 2019

Meet the Wi-Fi 6 routers that support 802.11ax - CNET

Better, faster Wi-Fi connections are rolling out this year to a new generation of routers. Here are 10 top-of-the line models we're keeping an eye on.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/meet-the-wi-fi-6-routers-that-support-802-11ax-wifi/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Google collects face data now. Here's what it means and how to opt-out - CNET

Google's new Face Match technology isn't everywhere yet, but it's always looking. Find out what's happening with your face data, and what you can do stop it.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/google-collects-face-data-now-heres-what-it-means-and-how-to-opt-out/#ftag=CADa08b18a