Are you familiar with smart home devices? Have you heard of Alexa voice control, Amazon Echo devices, and smart speakers? Do you plan to enter the world of intelligent home control and are lost in a maze of numerous Echo speaker products? No problem: nextpit reviewed and compared the most important Amazon Echo devices for you and can provide you with a buying recommendation for every requirement.
It’s been rumored that Apple has been developing radical iterations of its HomePod speakers, including one with an iPad-like display. Although there were clues that gave credence to the device’s existence, it’s unlikely that this will be announced soon according to a new rumor.
Also read: The best Apple HomePod smart speakers you can buy in 2024
In addition to crisp sound quality and effective ANC function, it’s necessary that great wireless earbuds should also provide top-class comfort. That is seemingly the case with Jabra’s new Elite 10 as they tick all the boxes. Even better, the noise-canceling earbuds are down to their best price at $199 on major retailers right now, giving you an equivalent $50 saving (20 percent).
The 5th generation Amazon Echo Dot (2022) is currently the cheapest entry into the world of smart speakers with Alexa voice control. Besides that, the small sound ball with its distinctive blue LED light ring is frequently on offer. The nextpit editorial team has tested the Echo Dot (5th gen.) and answers the question of what the compact sound sphere is capable of.
Meta’s Quests headsets, like the Quest 3 (review) and Quest Pro (review), continue to be the mainstream mixed reality and VR headsets options in the market. They come with rich support for work and media consumption despite the lower price barrier they have compared to the likes of Apple’s premium Vision Pro. Meta could improve its headsets lineup further with a planned AirPlay integration.
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Is a pair of wireless earbuds discounted at $35 good for anything? The manufacturer EarFun sent us the Air 2 for a nextpit review, where we find out just what this pair of wireless earbuds are good for. Why is this interesting? The more expensive EarFun Pro 3 scored 4.5 stars in our review, and with the Air 2 featuring multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, LDAC, and other benefits, things get more interesting. What are we waiting for? Let’s go!
Although the Presidents’ Day sale is almost over for many brands, there are still worthy online deals hanging around, including some fantastic Bluetooth headphones. But if you’re specifically in the market for some budget noise-canceling true wireless earbuds, Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds FE have returned to their second-best price of $79 from $99.
The Amazon Echo Hub is nothing less than a revolution in the Alexa ecosystem. With the new wall-mounted tablet, Amazon’s smart home ecosystem finally has a usable touchscreen interface. Read the nextpit review of the Amazon Echo Hub to find out why this is so ingenious.
Apart from a wave of new iPad tablets and the iPhone 16, Apple is also expected to refresh its AirPods headphones line this year, which could include the next-gen AirPods and AirPods Max. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has provided a fresh update that doubles down on the existence and arrival of these headphones by the end of 2024.
If you were put off by Apple AirPods Max’s (review) premium price, you can still find comparable ANC function from some of the most compelling Bluetooth headphones without breaking a bank. Notably, these include the just launched Bose QuietComfort Headphones which have their price slashed by 29 percent, dropping them to $249 from $349.