Thursday, 3 January 2019

GE's new smart lights and switches take a shine to Google - CNET

They work with everything, but the newest "C by GE" smart bulbs and switches were made with the Google Assistant in mind.

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Gourmia adds smart multicooker to small appliance lineup at CES 2019 - CNET

This 11-in-1 one, 6.5-quart multicooker works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

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Amysen Wi-Fi Smart Plug, Mini Outlets Smart Socket No Hub Required Timing Function Control Your Electric Devices from Anywhere Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant - CNET

Amysen Wi-Fi Smart Plug, Mini Outlets Smart Socket No Hub Required Timing Function Control Your Electric Devices from Anywhere Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant

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At CES 2019, Alexa and Google Assistant will howl. The rest will whimper - CNET

The two top dogs will use the show to draw in more mainstream customers.

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Wednesday, 2 January 2019

Purge your junk with these New Year's cleaning tips - CNET

The new year is the perfect time to clear out clutter to make your home more comfortable. Here are 15 tips to get you started.

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SVS Prime Wireless Speaker System Review


Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $600

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Neutral, open sound
DTS Play-Fi high-res and multiroom options
Extensive wired and wireless connectivity
Dedicated subwoofer out
Minus
imited bass output begs for a subwoofer

THE VERDICT
SVS breaks the mold with a surprisingly versatile and great-sounding wireless speaker package.

SVS, a company that made its name selling high-performance/high-value subwoofers direct to consumers via the web, has since gone on to build similarly gifted and affordable full-range speakers. Audiophile sound quality that doesn't break the bank is in the brand's guiding DNA. So, it should come as no surprise that SVS's debut wireless product makes an audiophile statement in both its design philosophy and sonic personality.



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A Home Theater Worthy of the Seven Kingdoms

It’s no secret that there are a lot of fans of HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones who watch the show religiously. But for some, simply watching the show is not enough. We’re talking superfans who want to be transported directly into the world of Westeros, surrounded by the excitement and consumed by the atmosphere — every sound, every visual, and every emotion. Just ask Jacob Abbott, president of Nashville, TN-based custom-electronics design firm Visual Concepts, who worked with a GoT superfan to bring his dreams to life through one truly unique home theater.


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