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There are loads of smart speaker options, as well as smart artificial intelligence (AI) assistants. Now, UE graces its line of speakers with Alexa integration. The UE Blast and Megablast gain Alexa functionality in a major update. Because of this, the Megablast and Blast offer an affordable, stylish means of … read more
Don’t panic. Yet. But a major security flaw, KRACK, compromised Wi-Fi routers worldwide. As CNET reports, KRACK could cripple smart home Wi-Fi networks, slamming them the most. [Read: Security flaws found in Insteon and Wink smart home systems: What this means and what you can do] Wi-Fi exploit makes network … read more
WeTek, the awesome set-top box manufacturer, has revealed its plans to offer a gamepad. This is a large step for the Android streamer company. With a WeTek gamepad announced, gaming on both Android and Windows is poised to improve. [Read: 10 Best legal Kodi streaming boxes – Best Kodi box … read more
Plex, one of our favorite media server software options here at htpcBeginner, keeps improving. In a major update, Plex Live TV for Roku is now available. This is a massive move, and further helps Plex users to cut the cord. [Read: How to use Plex VR in Daydream: Watch Plex … read more
Sonos wants their speakers in people’s homes and they’re taking serious steps to make sure it happens. The Verge reports that the company announced a form of certification that lets their products interact with more third-party products than ever. This new certification, called “Works with Sonos,” will allow all manner of … read more
Google has made it clear that it’s doing everything it can to work its way into the smart home market. The most recent update to the Google Home app lends users more control. It’s now possible to assign Google Home to different rooms. [Read: 6 Best smart speakers for 2017: … read more
Here at htpcBeginner, the Nvidia Shield TV is our Editor’s choice for streaming devices. While it’s a top pick for media streaming, retro gaming, and cord cutting, the Shield TV now becomes one of the best smart home devices available. That’s because you can now use Google Assistant and Samsung … read more
The Nvidia Shield TV is one of the best streaming Android TV boxes available. Now, the streaming devices further rounds out its feature sets as Google Assistant comes to the Nvidia Shield TV. [Read: Samsung SmartThings vs Wink Hub – Which one is better for whom?] Nvidia Shield TV gains … read more
Earlier in 2017, Plex announced its acquisition of Watchup. A partnership remained a little vague, but now it’s clear what Plex snagging Watchup means. New to Plex, there’s a nifty news feature. Learn what it means that Plex News launches, and how to stream news content. [Read: Plex for Kodi … read more