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This time around, we get the luxury of thinking about all that technology while the building still exists strictly as a collection of blueprints. We get to avoid all of the headaches of retrofitting an old home and maybe even do some future-proofing.For this post, I'll share exactly what we've settled on. 1. The networkYour internet service provider is the heart and soul of any smart home, and we've been lucky in recent years. In our current  home, we have multiple options for reliable high-speed internet from both…

There aren’t a lot of smart speakers on the market that support Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant simultaneously, which is one of the reasons the JBL Authentics 300 stands out. Unfortunately, it’s expensive at its full retail price of $449.99, but Amazon is selling the portable smart speaker right now at a new all-time low of $278 ($172 off).The midrange 300 can listen for wake words for both virtual assistants and deliver powerful sound free of distortion at louder volumes, allowing it to outperform even the new Sonos…

A stylish home cinema smart projector with a novel five-channel dual-light optical engine and Dolby Vision? The Horizon Ultra went on sale late last year, and when I was recently given the opportunity to play catchup with the tech-packed home projector, I jumped at it.China's XGIMI founded in 2013, and formed an audio tech partnership with Harman Kardon the following year. The company signed with Google in 2015 to bring Android TV to the home projector market, which was realized with 2018's MoGo Pro.A new Horizon home…

Maria Diaz/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysThe Govee Neon Rope Light 2in my kids' room since the product was released and it's used daily, whether that's for full-color dance parties or as a night light at 1% brightness. And then there's Govee's first Neon Rope Light that lines a desk to add a little extra color to the office. So, I was excited to try out the Govee Neon Rope Light 2 to see how it had improved because it's the kind of smart device that can make an entire room. Also: Smart home starter pack: 5 devices that…

Movano Evie Ring MSRP $269.00 “The Evie Ring has a gorgeous design unlike any other smart ring, but other issues drag it down.” Pros Open-ended design is comfortable Three beautiful finishes Protective and portable charging case No subscription fee Cons Inaccurate sleep data…

Elon Musk's X plans to launch a television app for Amazon and Samsung smart televisions next week, Fortune reported, citing an unidentified person working at the social media company.Musk aims to encourage users to watch long videos on a bigger screen and he is set on competing with YouTube, the person said. The new app looks “identical” to YouTube's television app, the person added. Live-streaming platform Twitch, the encrypted messaging app Signal, and the social media forum Reddit are among some of the other services…

Image Source : FREE PIK X streaming service After rolling out audio and video calls, Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) is entering a new domain. In new competition to Google-owned YouTube, Elon Musk on Saturday confirmed that the X platform is launching a streaming service. The upcoming service from the company will allow users to watch long videos on their smart TV…

Long-form videos will soon be available on smart televisions, billionaire Elon Musk said, after Fortune magazine reported that social network X planned to launch next week a TV app for Amazon and Samsung users.The platform rolled out an early version of video and audio calling for some users last October, after Musk had said he planned to turn it into a super app offering services from messaging to peer-to-peer payments."Coming soon," Musk said in a brief response on X to a user's posting that the platform's long-form…

Connecting your smart TV to a mobile hotspot opens up a world of entertainment possibilities, allowing you to stream your favourite shows, movies, and videos seamlessly. Whether you're on the go or experiencing connectivity issues with your home Wi-Fi network, leveraging your mobile device's hotspot feature can provide a reliable internet connection for your smart TV.Here you can explore the step-by-step process of connecting your smart TV to a mobile hotspot, enabling you to enjoy uninterrupted entertainment from the…

Matthew Miller/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysThe Ember Tumbler The Tumbler is a 16-ounce drinking container that also has an integrated heating element and associated charging coaster to keep your drink at your desired temperature indefinitely when on the coaster, or up to three hours when taken off. It's important to note that, like the Ember Mug, the tumbler is designed to maintain a constant temperature, but can't boil water on its own. View at Best Buy The tumbler notifies you that your beverage has reached your…