I tested Alexa+ and liked it so much I put my Echo Auto back in my car — now I can’t imagine driving without it

My new truck has a massive screen but a dumb assistant, so I dusted off my Echo Auto and tested just how well Alexa+ works on ...

I just tested this all-in-one music streaming amplifier — and I want to put one in every room in my house

The Cambridge Audio Evo 150 takes everything I love about a streaming all-in-one and then lets me choose my own speakers.

Don't Get Rid Of Your Old Samsung Phone – Here's What Else It Can Do

An old Samsung phone can be reused as a smart home hub, DeX desktop computer, media player, cloud gaming device, or dedicated ...

GM strikes deal to put Apple Music in all of its new vehicles

The move delivers one of Apple's most popular apps that GM buyers can’t get in newer models since the carmaker started to ...

Android music apps are an embarrassment

The dedicated music player faded into insignificance because of the ubiquity of smartphones. Therefore, it’s reasonable to ...

I saw the future of Android XR smart glasses, and Google has an ingenious plan behind it

However, what stole the Galaxy XR headset's thunder was a more portable and comfortable-to-wear pair of Xreal glasses, dubbed Project Aura. This was first announced at Google I/O months ago, and using ...
CNET

Google's Putting It All on Glasses Next Year: My Demos With Project Aura and More

The Xreal-made hardware is one element of a three-part launch next year with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, and lots of upgrades coming to Galaxy XR. I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009.
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4 Tricks For Better Audio On Android Phones

Your Android phone is a very capable device for playing audio. You can play via the built-in speakers, Bluetooth, or the old-school wired connection. Android phones make it easy to listen to your ...
The Verge

Poco partners with Bose to put a subwoofer in its latest phone

The Poco F8 Ultra includes stereo speakers plus a third driver for bass. The Poco F8 Ultra includes stereo speakers plus a third driver for bass. is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in ...
The New York Times

At 95, David Amram Still Makes Music. And Nobody Can Put Him in a Box.

Jazz, classical, folk, world music — for this composer, categories were never confining. Jazz, classical, folk, world music — for this composer, categories were never confining. Credit... Supported by ...
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Best Android Phones for iPhone Users in 2026: Seamless Switch from iPhone to Samsung & Android Phones Similar to iPhone

Explore top Android phones designed for former iPhone users, offering a seamless switch experience, familiar features, and the best iPhone alternatives of 2026. Pixabay, krapalm As the smartphone ...
SlashGear

These Android Keyboard Alternatives Put Google's Gboard To Shame

When it comes to default apps and services, most Android phones simply resort to what Google has to offer. Examples include the Google Phone app for making phone calls and Google Messages for handling ...