Eight months after it was first announced, Apple's first HomePods began shipping on February 9, 2018 — and started a peculiar ...

The Problem With Smart Speakers . Smart speakers are commonplace in many homes these days. They offer convenience through ...

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A welcome HomePod mini 2 upgrade would be introducing an even smarter screen that adapts to the playing media. When streaming ...

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Apple relaunched the HomePod two years ago today, debuting a second-generation model almost five years after the original ...

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The best time for Apple to truly embrace smart-home tech was five or 10 years ago. The second best time, of course, is now.

Ty Pendlebury has worked at CNET since 2006. He lives in New York City where he writes about TVs and home entertainment. Expertise Ty has worked for radio, print, and online publications, and has ...