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Looking for a smart speaker that doesn’t look like a smart speaker? Look no further than Pantheone Audio’s Obsidian . The Australian company is no stranger to creating speakers that double as works of art. Its debut product, the $2,750 Pantheone I would look at home in a gallery, and the $1,399 Obsidian makes a similar statement, only on a smaller, portable scale. For its smarts, the Obsidian (which comes in black or white) leans on Amazon Alexa, but it’s also a well-featured wireless multiroom speaker that can connect via Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2 , or Bluetooth, plus it has a 3.5mm analog audio input for sources like turntables. In addition to an on/off switch, there are illuminated front touch controls for Alexa, playback, and volume. Related Videos Unlike the hulking Pantheone I, the svelte Obsidian packs its own rechargeable battery that can power the speaker without cables for up to 15 hours of listening, according to Pantheone. Charging it fully takes two hours, but … [Read more...] about Pantheone Obsidian smart speaker puts Alexa in a sharp body | Digital Trends

Best Buy has just launched a three-day sale that includes some of the best laptop deals and TV deals around. That’s not all though, with a whole heap of other items also on sale, including robot vacuums, speakers, and much more. Contents Lenovo Chromebook 3 — $89, was $139 Pioneer 50-inch 4K TV — $300, was $420 Sonos Move — $319, was $400 iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO — $400, was $550 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go — $550, was $700 Insignia 75-inch Class F30 Series 4K TV — $650, was $850 Asus TUF Gaming 17.3-inch Laptop — $750, was $999 Show 2 more items With so many options to choose from, you’ve got two ways of checking out what’s going on. Either hit the button below and check out everything is on sale. Or, to help you out, we’ve picked out some of the best highlights of the Best Buy sale. Read on and we’ll take you through them all. There’s sure to be something here to appeal. Lenovo Chromebook 3 — $89, was $139 One of the best Chromebook … [Read more...] about Best Buy 3-day sale: Get a laptop for $89, 50-inch TV for $300 | Digital Trends

OnePlus 11R MSRP $485.00 Score Details DT Recommended Product “With a gorgeous display, great performance, a good primary camera, and excellent battery life, OnePlus has cut the right corners to make the 11R the best value-for-money OnePlus phone in years.” Pros Comfortable in-hand feel Excellent display Great performance All-day battery life Good primary camera Cons Average ultrawide camera Bad macro camera Only available in India The OnePlus 11R doesn’t only look similar to the OnePlus 11 . It also offers several features that you’ll find on the more expensive flagship phone, but for less money. Contents OnePlus 11R: design OnePlus 11R: display and audio OnePlus 11R: performance and battery OnePlus 11R: camera OnePlus 11R: software OnePlus 11R: price and availability OnePlus 11R: verdict Show 2 more items The 120Hz AMOLED display, 100-watt fast charging, and a 5,000mAh battery all … [Read more...] about OnePlus 11R review: the value phone you’ve been waiting for | Digital Trends

When it comes to smart home platforms, there are only a few viable options — and Apple HomeKit and Google Home are always part of the discussion. The former is tightly regulated by Apple, while Google Home offers more freedom for outside developers to integrate with the software. But is one strategy better than the other? And, more importantly, is one of them better for your smart home? Contents What is a smart home platform? Hub devices Compatible devices Ease of use Verdict From compatible smart home gadgets to required hubs, here’s a closer look at HomeKit and Google Home to help you find the right platform. Related Videos What is a smart home platform? If you’re a bit fuzzy on what a smart home platform is, you’re not alone. They’re a fairly recent development in the tech world, but they provide you with surprising versatility. A smart home platform is what the rest of your smart home gadgets connect to — allowing you to issue commands to … [Read more...] about Google Home vs. Apple HomeKit | Digital Trends