If you like the idea of using a smart ... a wake phrase (like 'Hey Google' or 'Alexa'), Aqara's button-like device with a microphone will not begin recording until you pick it up. Smart speakers ...

Smart speakers bring convenience ... list than if you’re merely looking for a good voice assistant. The list below includes a wide range of speaker types to help you choose the best one.

Siri might have been the original voice assistant but Amazon’s Alexa was the first to break free from the confines of a smartphone, so if you’re in the market for a smart speaker it’s no surprise ...

In order for a smart speaker to respond to your voice commands the microphone must be active at all times, so technically it’s always listening, but it’s only listening for its own wake word (in ...

The best Alexa speakers let you interact with Amazon's smart assistant and control devices with voice commands from around your home. Many of the best options are directly from Amazon, but some ...

CNET reported a few weeks ago that Amazon is preparing to remove a key privacy setting in its smart home devices. Today it ...