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The best smart speakers you can buy Engadget 2 hrs ago Nathan Ingraham
When Amazon first introduced Alexa and the Echo speaker six years ago, the idea of talking to a digital assistant wasn t totally novel. Both the iPhone and Android phones had semi-intelligent voice controls but with the Echo, Amazon took its first step toward making something like Alexa a constant presence in your home. Since then, Apple and Google have followed suit, and now there s a huge variety of smart speakers available at various price points.
As the market exploded, the downsides of having a device that s always listening for a wake word have become increasingly apparent. They can get activated unintentionally, sending private recordings back to monolithic companies to analyze. And even at the best of times, giving more personal information to Amazon, Apple and Google can be a questionable decision. That said, all these companies have made it easier to manage how your data is used
Apparently no one from YouTube warned Google about the comments section
User reviews are a big part of any storefront. Whether you re shopping on Amazon or directly from a manufacturer, being able to see what other buyers thought of the product can help you make an informed decision when buying. As Google continues to expand its online shop to include Pixel phones, Nest devices, Fitbit trackers, and more, it s vital for the company to add standard features to the site. Review pages for many of its most popular devices are now appearing on its storefront, but in typical Google fashion, they re launching half-baked and hidden from most users.