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PROS: Strong sustainability efforts Excellent sound quality Distinctive design Easy to setup and use CONS: Inconsistent spatial audio performance No Google Assistant support yet Single USB-C slot for both line-in and Ethernet Very expensive RATINGS: AESTHETICS ERGONOMICS PERFORMANCE SUSTAINABILITY / REPAIRABILITY VALUE FOR MONEY EDITOR’S QUOTE: The Sonos Era 300 offers impressive sound quality wrapped…
“Exploring 4 Types of Sustainability through 4 different smart-speaker designs that embrace the circular economy” My personal pet peeve is when a brand uses terms like eco-friendly or sustainable or ethical without really providing any concrete explanations or evidence. It’s something we call ‘greenwashing’ and the reason we, as users, are so susceptible to it…
“HomePod Nano speaker concept brings Apple back to its classic Braun-inspired design days” As we hear rumblings of a HomePod 3 with a larger screen, I can’t help but ask about the fate of the HomePod Mini. It was adorable, powerful, and perfectly priced. If anything the HomePod Mini is what really grew the HomePod…
“Smart home device concepts empower visually-impaired members of society” Our homes and appliances are becoming more powerful, but they are also becoming more complicated. Many interfaces are fortunately being reworked to simplify our interaction with these devices, but almost all of them still require a clear view of what the interfaces are. Sure, there are…
“Apple just announced the 2nd Gen HomePod, now with Matter support” Outwardly, there’s absolutely no difference between the 2nd Gen HomePod and its predecessor, which was discontinued in 2021. However, on the internals and software front, the new speaker has Apple’s S7 chip with support for Spatial Audio and compliance with the Matter smart-things protocol….
“The Acer Halo Swing is an eclectic, portable, water-resistant smart speaker with a hidden LED display” The Acer Halo Swing’s design is a confusing yet enchanting combination of design details that don’t immediately go together, but somehow create an overall experience that feels pleasant. The speaker’s monolithic like any smart speaker, but comes with a…
“Xiaomi’s latest high-end smart speaker is part audio unit, part decorative LED ambient lamp” Described as a high-fidelity smart speaker, the Xiaomi Sound Pro comes with a 4-inch low-frequency 40W driver, three 1.5-inch full-range 5W drivers, and three passive radiators that absolutely fill your room with a well-balanced hearty soundscape. However, in a bid to…
“This beautiful smart lamp helps you relax by soothing your senses” Different people try to relax in different ways. Some just need to pop in a good video and lose themselves for hours in entertainment. Others, however, need something a little more sublime. Soothing music, pleasing aromas, or even hypnotic candle lights can help flick…
“These smart devices will feel at home in your minimalist living space” Thanks to the events of the past two or three years, people have become more conscious of how their homes can be expressions of their personalities as well as a way to set certain moods. Homeowners have started to pay closer attention to…
“HD projector merges with a ceiling lamp and a built-in smart speaker, creating a space-saving entertainment centre” And now I’m wondering, why didn’t someone think of this before? Brands have gone crazy innovating and designing projectors: 4k projectors, laser projectors, pocket projectors, short throw projectors, the list is endless. While being through all these variants,…