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    Words you shouldn't say around your smart speaker

    Apr 7, 2020

    If you are worried about privacy, beware of using these words around your voice assistants. The device might mistake them for a wake word.

    Smart speakers have been the focus of controversy and concern for some time, particularly with regard to privacy rights. Many people worry their smart devices are listening in on conversations even when the activation word has not been spoken -- and to some extent, those fears are reasonably founded. After news surfaced last summer that Google sent its audio recordings to a third party to be transcribed, many people feared their private lives had been compromised.

    This news had some re-evaluating the privacy settings on smart devices, and in some instances, changing the activation phrase to something that might not be so easily triggered. It also called into question the accuracy of smart assistant listening; if you speak a word that's almost but not quite the activation phrase, will it work?

    Digital Trends wanted to find out, so we tested Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Siri to find out which phrases -- if any -- triggered the devices. This is what we found.
    "Avoid saying these words near your smart speaker, if you don’t want it to listen"

    by Patrick Hearn
    March 21, 2020

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    Comparing all the best smart speakers

    May 2, 2020

    We brought in CNET smart home expert Andrew Gebhart to find out which smart speaker reigns supreme against the others. The Google Nest Mini, the Amazon Echo Dot, the Apple HomePod and the Sonos One compete for the crown.

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    All the BEST smart displays

    Jun 1, 2020

    There are four contenders: the Amazon Echo Show 8, JBL Link View, Google Nest Hub Max and Google Nest Hub. Only one can be the best.

    NOTE: This video was shot before social distancing measures went in to place.

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    HomePod Mini vs. Nest Mini vs. Echo Dot: A battle of entry-level smart speakers

    Nov 25, 2020

    The entry-level smart speakers from Apple, Amazon and Google each make for a good smart home starting point. We pit them head to head to head to find out which one is the best for your household.

    We compare sound quality, smart home capabilities, general knowledge, extras and value. The hardware is important, but you're also getting a smart home platform and a voice-enabled digital assistant. So Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant battle it out in the video as well.

    Chapters
    1:01 The Basics
    2:23 Round 1: Sound Quality
    5:39 Round 2: Smart Home Smarts
    6:27 Round 3: Smart Assistant General Knowledge
    9:00 Round 4: Extras
    10:45 Conclusion

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