Bose SoundLink Home Review (2026): A Stylish Bookshelf Bluetooth Speaker
The Bose SoundLink Home is a good-looking indoor Bluetooth speaker with a 9-hour battery and stereo pairing, but no app EQ or water resistance. Here’s who it suits.
Best Smart Speakers for Spotify (2026): Voice Control and Spotify Connect
Which smart speaker works best with Spotify? Our picks from Sonos, Amazon Echo and Google, plus how Spotify Connect, voice control and free accounts work on each.
Sonos Era 100 vs Apple HomePod (2026): Which Smart Speaker Sounds Better for You?
Sonos Era 100 vs Apple HomePod (2nd Gen): sound, price, voice assistants, streaming options and smart home features, with a clear pick for iPhone and Android homes.
Best Smart Speakers and Displays for Seniors (2026): Easy Calls, Reminders and Help
The best smart speakers and displays for older adults: big screens for video calls, medication reminders, and Alexa Emergency Assist, with setup tips for family members.
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Review (2026): The Easiest Smart Lock for Renters
The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) fits over your existing deadbolt, keeps your keys and adds auto-unlock, remote access and voice control. Here’s who it suits and what it lacks.
JBL PartyBox 110 Review (2026): Loud, Lit-Up Party Speaker With Mic Input
The JBL PartyBox 110 delivers 160W of sound, a light show, mic and guitar inputs and up to 12 hours of battery. Here’s how it compares with the newer Encore Essential 2.
JBL Boombox 3 Review (2026): Still Worth It Now the Boombox 4 Is Out?
The JBL Boombox 3 is huge, loud and lasts all day, but the Boombox 4 adds a longer, replaceable battery and IP68. Here’s which one to buy.
JBL Pulse 5 Review (2026): The Party Speaker With a Light Show
The JBL Pulse 5 pairs 360-degree sound with a full-body light show, IP67 waterproofing and 12 hours of battery. Here’s who it suits and what you give up for the lights.
JBL Clip 5 vs Clip 4 (2026): Is the Upgrade Worth It?
JBL Clip 5 vs Clip 4: battery, sound, app support, Auracast and price compared, so you can tell whether the newer clip-on speaker is worth the extra money.
JBL Xtreme 4 Review (2026): Big Stereo Sound and a Replaceable Battery
The JBL Xtreme 4 plays loud stereo sound, lasts up to 24 hours, is IP67 waterproof and has a battery you can swap. Here’s who should buy it.
JBL Flip 6 vs Flip 7 (2026): Is the Upgrade Worth It?
JBL Flip 6 vs Flip 7: IP67 vs IP68, battery life, AI Sound Boost, Auracast, USB-C audio and price. Which to buy, especially when the Flip 6 is discounted on Black Friday.
Best Smart Light Bulbs Under $20 (2026): 6 Cheap Picks That Work
The best smart bulbs under $20 a bulb: Tapo L535E, Govee, Wyze Bulb Color, WiZ, Kasa KL125 and Philips Hue White, with brightness, Matter support and assistant compatibility compared.