The smart home hub died, but HomePod, Echo and Nest are reincarnating the idea - CNET
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Smart home hubs of the past are finding Echoes in the present.
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Apple HomePod 2nd Generation (2023) Review: Familiar Looks, Stunning Sound
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Apple, Siri fall further behind Google, in the smart home - CNET
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Apple smart home devices to take on Google's Nest Hub and 's Echo Show line, with new HomePod, TV box and smart displays
Apple HomePod Yes More? New Smart Speaker Debuts 2 Years After Original Discontinued
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Apple HomePod Yes More? New Smart Speaker Debuts 2 Years After Original Discontinued
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HomePod Mini is Apple's smaller, smarter, $99 smart speaker - CNET
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HomePod Mini is here, and Apple's new smart speaker is $99 - CNET
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Google GA01892-US Charcoal Nest Hub (2nd Gen) Meet the second-gen Nest Hub from Google, 1 the center of your helpful home. Stay entertained in the kitchen with shows, videos, and music. In the living room, control your compatible lights, TVs, and other smart devices with a tap or your voice. And in the bedroom, Nest Hub can help you wake up easier with a Sunrise Alarm. *1 Google Nest Hub requires a Wi-Fi network, a nearby electrical outlet, and a compatible (Android, iOS) mobile device.
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Google Chalk Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
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The HomePod: Apple's answer to the Echo and Google Home (CNET News)
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Apple, Siri fall further behind Google, in the smart home - CNET
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Best smart home hub in 2024
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Apple HomePod (2023) Review: An Apple-Centric Experience with Quality Sound - CNET