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Amazon's September Echo event: What we expect from Ring and Alexa

Amazon's September Echo event: What we expect from Ring and Alexa

Amazon is holding its annual event Sept. 28, and promises news about devices, services and more. Here's what we're hoping to see.

by Molly Price

The best cheap Alexa devices of 2021: Echo Dot, Wyze cams and more

The best cheap Alexa devices of 2021: Echo Dot, Wyze cams and more

Mix and match these smart home products to your Amazon Echo speakers and displays without breaking the bank.

by David Priest

4 common fridge problems you can fix yourself

Does your refrigerator run on overdrive 24/7? Is the ice maker not working? Is the freezer full of frost? Don't panic: You can fix many fridge problems yourself without exotic tools.

The best Alexa devices of 2021

Thanks to Alexa, you can control your entire house with just your voice.

Amazon vs. Facebook vs. Google: A 3-way smart display cage match

It's a three-way, smart display showdown among the biggest screens in tech -- so how do the options stack up?

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The best cheap Alexa devices of 2021: Echo Dot, Wyze cams and more

by David Priest

The best Alexa devices of 2021

by David Priest

Facebook Portal Plus vs. Amazon Echo Show 10 vs. Nest Hub Max

Amazon vs. Facebook vs. Google: A 3-way smart display cage match

by Molly Price

Best smart displays for 2021

by Andrew Gebhart

The best smart garage door opener of 2021

Best smart garage door controllers for 2021

by Molly Price

The best smart home devices of 2021

by Rich Brown

Best Apple HomeKit devices for 2021

by Molly Price

4 outdoor smart plugs to bring your backyard online

by Molly Price

Best smart home products for 2021 that aren't made by Amazon or Google

by Megan Wollerton

Luna, a Ring camera drone, new Alexa features: Everything Amazon announced during the fall

by CNET staff

Best kitchen tools for weight loss management during coronavirus

by David Priest

The best smart home gifts of 2019: Nest Mini, Echo Show 8, Botvac D7

Nest Mini, Echo Show 8 and other excellent smart home gifts for 2019

by Rich Brown

Best smart home gifts of 2021

The best smart home gifts of 2020

by David Priest

The best indoor garden for every type of gardener in 2021

by David Watsky

America is running out of frozen pizza. Here's where you can order some

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Amazon's September Echo event: What we expect from Ring and Alexa

Amazon is holding its annual event Sept. 28, and promises news about devices, services and more. Here's what we're hoping to see.

by Molly Price

How to use Google Assistant's Reminders hub for your to-do list

Google Assistant is making it easier to manage all that stuff you're about to forget.

by Molly Price

Nuke your Alexa smart home to exorcise all your 'ghost' devices

Tinkering around with your smart home setup by renaming and moving devices can make a mess of things. This trick will update them all in one fell swoop -- but at a cost.

by Dale Smith

Amazon releases limited-time Echo Studio featuring Billie Eilish

There's a Happier Than Ever look to this $230 Alexa-powered speaker.

by Dashia Starr

Amazon vs. Facebook vs. Google: A 3-way smart display cage match

The Amazon Echo Show 10. The Facebook Portal Plus. The Nest Hub Max. The three biggest smart displays -- here's how they compare.

by Molly Price

Best smart garage door controllers for 2021

You can do pretty much everything else via an app, so why not control your garage door by phone, too?

by Molly Price

4 common fridge problems you can fix yourself

Don't worry. You've totally got this. These refrigerator repair tips are easy to follow.

by Taylor Martin

New Facebook Portals add portable option and more work-from-home smarts

Facebook doubles down on video-chatting devices with the battery-powered Portal Go and redesigned Portal Plus.

by Molly Price

Facebook debuts two new Portals: Portable Go, redesigned Portal Plus

Facebook refreshes its Portal lineup and launches new features such as Household mode and an expanded Watch Together feature.

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Reese Witherspoon's book club gets Google Assistant collaboration

Google and Reese are taking over your smart speakers to offer a new book club experience.

by Molly Price