There are plenty of sweet alarm clocks available to add a bit of flair to your nightstand, but what about adding some smarts too? That’s where Lenovo’s Smart Clock 2 comes in. This adorable yet ...

If you zapped the 2018 Echo Show with a shrink ray, you'd probably end up with something very similar to the Echo Show 5. It has the same look and feel, with a screen dominating the front and the ...

If you’re looking for a home hub to display weather, time, and important family information, the formula is pretty simple: build yet another “magic mirror” project. We’re not complaining — magic ...

While it seems like Nixie tubes get all the attention when it comes to making retro-style displays, there are plenty of other display technologies that can make a good-looking retro design. Take the ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The Lenovo Smart Clock Essential looks a bit dated, despite ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. With better sound, faster responses, and more sensors, Amazon’s Echo Dot with Clock fifth-gen is more useful for ...

Is a clock worthy of a $10 bump in price compared to the third-gen Echo Dot without a display? Absolutely. The Echo Dot with Clock is the very same third-generation device as the Echo Dot, but with ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior reporter who has covered AI, robotics, and more for eight years at The Verge. At first, the inky ...

Buying an Echo Dot or Echo Dot with Clock are two of the easiest ways to start your smart home. The combination of Amazon’s affordable prices (a new Echo Dot costs $49 or $59 if you want the Echo Dot ...