OEM parts are often more reliable and more expensive than aftermarket parts. Aftermarket parts are more widely available and cheaper than OEM parts. Whether an OEM or aftermarket part is best ...

Amazon Echo speakers are a great addition to your home, so long as you don't put it in these five places. Katie is a writer covering all things how-to at CNET, with a focus on Social Security and ...

I thoroughly enjoyed testing the new Amazon Echo Spot, and it's clear the new model has had a strong upgrade from its 2017 predecessor. The Spot's alarm clock function is particularly impressive ...

When are the best Amazon Echo deals? Amazon typically joins the action during big seasonal and holiday sales (think July 4, Labor Day, and Black Friday), so any of these events are great ...

At launch, many people were disappointed with its capabilities compared to Amazon Echo. With subsequent speakers, though, Google has made many improvements, including better audio quality ...

If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. The Echo Show 5 (2nd gen) vs. Echo Show 8 (2nd gen) Credit: Savanna Shoemaker / Mashable The world is ...

If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. The Echo Dot is the quintessential budget smart home assistant, allowing you to summon Alexa at the sound ...

Macy Meyer is a North Carolina native who graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in English and a second BA in Journalism. Macy is a Writer on the CNET How-To team, covering a variety of topics ...

That’s where the new Amazon Echo Spot comes into play, which offers all of these handy features just by glancing over at the device – without requiring you to use the magic phrase. Amazon has ...

But that’s what it did when it launched a little smart speaker called the Amazon Echo. Ten years later, Alexa really has become a household name. Since the original Echo rolled out all those ...