Not Waiting on Partners, DTS Builds Own Alexa-Enabled Play-Fi Smart Speaker
DTS claims its Phorus PS10 is first Alexa-enabled smart speaker to support high-resolution audio (24-bit/192kHz); works with other wireless Play-Fi devices for whole-house music.
Oct 27, 2017
Great News for Pros: Home Automation is More Confusing than Ever
Home automation, networking and security have never been more confusing, thanks to an onslaught of DIY products like Ring Protect, Nest Secure, Amazon Echo Plus and Google Home. That's great news for smart-home pros.
Oct 20, 2017
Sonos One Review: Sonos Sound Gets Even Better with Alexa Built-In
Sonos One is Play:1 with voice, Amazon Alexa with better sound, and Apple HomePod with a more pervasive voice assistant.
Oct 18, 2017
3 Big Trends in Security & Home Automation
The security and home-automation industries grapple with new technologies and business models today and in the near future -- insurtech, closed vs. open ecosystems, and cloud vs. local integration, to name a few.
Oct 16, 2017
Amazon’s New Custom Smart-Home Service: Who Cares if They’re ‘Sincere’?
Countering the Amazon-bashing, Julie Jacobson says new CEDIA program may or may not work, but don't dismiss it just because Amazon might change its smart-home strategy in the future.