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Google Home Hub says no to smart-home cameras in your bedroom

As houses get more connected, Google's camera-less display puts smart home privacy in focus.

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Got the sniffles? Alexa may notice someday -- and offer cough drops

A patent filing from Amazon considers Alexa gaining awareness of your emotional and physical state.

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Amazon’s gadget battle with Google could upend its Alexa allies

More hardware makers now have to fight against Amazon on its home turf.

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Apple HomePod vs. Google Home Max

Which of these smart speakers is best? Let's find out.

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Amazon's Echo devices get redesign on the way to world domination

Alexa-powered microwaves and wall clocks are just the tip of the Alexa iceberg.

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Apple HomePod review: Great sound, but it's trapped in Apple's world

The HomePod delivers amazing audio quality, but this pricey speaker is an iOS-only device that effectively requires an Apple Music subscription.

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Amazon's Alexa assistant now works with over 20K devices

Alexa's expansion is way up from 4,000 devices in January.

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11 smart thermostats worth warming up to

Read on to find out if one of these smart thermostats deserves a spot in your home.

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This Cortana smart thermostat also gives air quality reports

The Johnson Controls GLAS Smart Thermostat has a built-in Cortana speaker and a whole lot more.

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See-through Cortana thermostat is versatile, but too expensive

Johnson Controls' $319 GLAS Smart Thermostat has a built-in Cortana speaker and a clear OLED display.

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Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant: Which voice assistant is the best?

We compare Apple's Siri, Amazon's Alexa and Google's Google Assistant to find out if one dominates.

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Twitter suspends Alex Jones, Cortana and Alexa make friends

Today's major tech stories include Twitter suspending Alex Jones, Cortana and Alexa becoming friends on a number of devices and hundreds of Instagram users getting hacked.

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