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Masterbuilt Gravity Series 560 review: A versatile smart charcoal grill
Masterbuilt offers the familiarity and convenience of charcoal with a WiFi-connected setup that works well as both a smoker and a high-temperature searing machine. The 560 lacks some of the more advanced features pellet grills have, but at around half the price, the company does a great job covering the basics.
Wink's delayed smart home subscription plan kicks in July 27th
Those who want to keep using their Wink hubs and devices as usual will have to visit the company’s official subscription page to sign up.
Samsung’s latest Q-series soundbars include a $1,800 9.1.4 channel option
Samsung’s latest Q-series soundbars are its fanciest yet, with 9.1.4 channels.
Amazon's Alexa app now works hands-free on Android and iOS devices
Alexa allows hands-free control of all manner of devices, but there’s been one glaring exception: its own smartphone app. Amazon has finally brought that feature directly to Android and iOS devices via a new update to the Alexa app.
Google will host a virtual 'Hey Google' smart home keynote on July 8th
Google has just announced that it’s holding an online event for its smart home developer community on July 8th. While California seems to have rolled back its reopening plans due to an explosion of new coronavirus cases, Google will push through with a virtual event this time. The Works With "Hey Google" Smart Home Summit will start with a keynote by Michele Turner, the Product Management director of Google’s Smart Home Ecosystem.
Lenovo's Google-powered Smart Clock drops to $40 at Best Buy
Lenovo's Smart Clock with Google Assistant is on sale for $40 at Best Buy today.
Google adds group video calls to Duo and Meet on smart displays
This marks the first time Meet will be available on Google’s smart displays, too. These new features make Google’s smart displays more useful than before — even though you could conduct video calls on them previously, support for groups was an important feature that was missing.
Get a Lenovo Smart Clock for $40 at Best Buy
Remember when you could check the time in the middle of the night without grabbing your phone and getting sucked into a vortex of work email and Twitter notifications? Lenovo has a good solution: the company’s Smart Clock is now $40 at Best Buy, a $20 savings off its usual sale price and half the $80 price tag it carried at release.
Google Assistant’s most helpful features arrive on more smart home devices
Some of Google Assistant’s most helpful features are coming to more smart home devices this week: Voice Match, default speaker selection and the ability to adjust hotword sensitivity. Google announced today that they’ll be coming to all Google Assistant-compatible devices in the next week.
Sonos Arc review: An upgrade worth the wait
Sonos has finally given us an upgrade to the Playbar, and it’s impressive. The Arc has an improved design, modern features and stellar sound. Plus, Arc automatically adjusts if you choose to expand your system.
Eve's HomeKit-only indoor security camera arrives on June 23rd
Eve Systems is releasing a HomeKit-only security camera, the Eve Cam, on June 23rd.
Google offers a free Nest Hub to some Aware subscribers
Until July 31st, Google is offering some Nest Aware subscribers in the US a free Nest Hub. Check your email to see if you qualify.
Google's advanced hacking protection comes to Nest devices
Google's Advanced Protection Program now works with your Nest devices, not just PCs and phones.
Arlo Video Doorbell now takes commands from Google Assistant
Arlo's Video Doorbell now works with Google Assistant, not just Alexa, giving you a choice of how to answer your doorbell.
Grab a Google Nest WiFi 3-pack with a Home speaker for $300 at HSN
A Google Nest WiFi 3-pack is available bundled with a Home speaker for $300 in an HSN sale.
Google offers a free Nest Mini to YouTube Premium subscribers
Google is once again giving away a free smart speaker to YouTube Premium subscribers, though this time around the offer is available to a greater number of people.
The original Google Home is 'no longer available' in the company's US store
Google's original Home speaker is listed as 'no longer available' in the official US store, prompting questions about its future.
Save $70 on a Nest WiFi bundle at Best Buy and the Google Store
Several retailers across the US, including Best Buy and Bed Bath and Beyond, have discounted Google's latest Nest WiFi router and access point bundle to $200.
Snag discounted Nest routers in Google's Memorial Day sale
A variety of retailers, including Amazon, have discounted Google's Nest products for Memorial Day.
Samsung lets you enjoy nature with its 2,000-nit outdoor QLED TV
You can enjoy TV outdoors -- minus the glare from the sun -- with Samsung's new Terrace TV.

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