Tag: smart home devices

I Tested the Viral ‘Floating’ Air Purifier – My Favorite Feature

I tested the viral 'floating' air purifier - and can't decide what my favorite feature is

I’ve tested many air purifiers over the years, but none of them are quite like this one. The SwitchBot Air Purifier Table is a 4-in-1 device that looks like an end table but serves as a large-capacity air purifier, wireless charger, and nightlight. I like having an air purifier in most rooms of my home to reduce […]

Should You Buy Echo Show 8? A Resounding Yes After Testing

The Echo Show 8's design stands out from previous generations, particularly the speaker on the back. Other Echo Show devices have a tapered speaker back that doubles as a stand to hold the smart display up to make it self-standing. The latest Echo Show 8's speaker also props up the display, but it has a new design that is, in my humble opinion, an interesting choice.

I’ve been using the third-g eneration Echo Show 8 since its launch over a year ago. Coming from a first-generation Echo Show 8 makes the upgrades to the third-generation model all the more noticeable. In addition to its sleeker design with edge-to-edge glass, center-set built-in camera, and smaller speaker enclosure, the 2023 Echo Show 8 features spatial audio, a […]