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How to disable ads on your Amazon Echo Show
Edgar Cervantes22 hours ago
![Amazon Echo Show 8 review front profile shot Amazon Echo Show 8 review front profile shot](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Amazon-Echo-Show-8-review-front-profile-shot.jpg)
Enjoy a spotless pool with Degrii Zima Pro
Brought to you by Degrii
![zima pro and floating station at the pool side zima pro and floating station at the pool side](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/zima-pro-and-floating-station-at-the-pool-side.jpg)
Don’t miss these excellent Prime Day deals on Tineco vacuum cleaners!
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![featured Tineco S7 Pro vacuum cleaner used in the kitchen](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/featured.jpg)
Narwal's Prime Day deals offer the lowest prices we've seen yet
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I've already ditched the new Google Home widget and watch tile
Rita El KhouryJuly 15, 2024
![google home homescreen widget favorites google home homescreen widget favorites](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/google-home-homescreen-widget-favorites-scaled.jpg)
Alexa vs Google Assistant: What's different, and what's better?
Roger FingasJuly 9, 2024
![google-home-hub-vs-amazon-echo-show-2 Google Home Hub vs Amazon Echo Show 2](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/google-home-hub-vs-amazon-echo-show-2.jpg)
Worried about cleaning your pool this summer? The Beatbot AquaSense Pro has you covered
Brought to you by Beatbot
![ASPro featured image AquaSense Pro next to a pool](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ASPro-featured-image.jpg)
I tried to replace my Nest Hub with a Pixel Tablet, and here's how it went
C. Scott BrownJuly 1, 2024
![Google Pixel Tablet vs Google Nest Hub Max Front Google Pixel Tablet vs Google Nest Hub Max Front](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Google-Pixel-Tablet-vs-Google-Nest-Hub-Max-Front.jpg)
Clean smarter, not harder: Dreametech H14 makes thorough home cleaning a breeze
Brought to you by Dreametech
![H14 featured image Person using the Dreametech H14 vacuum under a sofa](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/H14-featured-image.jpg)
How does Alexa work? The tech behind Amazon's virtual assistant, explained
Roger FingasJune 18, 2024
![Amazon Echo Dot Alexa speaker with light ring turned on stock photo 1 Amazon Echo Dot Alexa speaker with light ring turned on stock photo 1](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Amazon-Echo-Dot-Alexa-speaker-with-light-ring-turned-on-stock-photo-1.jpg)
Google Home is ready to stop you from leaving the garage door open
Stephen SchenckJuly 25, 2024
![Google Nest Cam Floodlight A Google Nest Cam with Floodlight is attached to a shed.](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Google-Nest-Cam-Floodlight-scaled.jpg)
Alexa wants you to ask 'what to do with leftover drugs' (Update: Amazon statement)
Aamir SiddiquiJuly 25, 2024
![Amazon Echo Drug abuse 2 Amazon Echo Drug abuse 2](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Amazon-Echo-Drug-abuse_2.jpg)
A new Nest Learning Thermostat looks like it's finally on the way
Stephen SchenckJuly 24, 2024
![nest learning thermostat Gen4 Leaked image of the Nest Learning Thermostat, 4th gen](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/nest-learning-thermostat-Gen4.jpg)
Philips Hue could start playing nicely with 8K screens later this year
Pranob MehrotraJuly 24, 2024
![Leaked image of the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K with retail box on white background Leaked image of the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K with retail box on white background.](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Leaked-image-of-the-Philips-Hue-Play-HDMI-Sync-Box-8K-with-retail-box-on-white-background.jpg)
Free to paid: Can Alexa with paid gen-AI features save Amazon's digital assistant?
Vinayak GuhaJuly 24, 2024
![Amazon Echo Alexa speaker stock photo (3) Amazon Echo Alexa speaker stock photo (3)](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Amazon-Echo-Alexa-speaker-stock-photo-3.jpg)
ADT rolls out new security system with Nest Secure capabilities and more
Vinayak GuhaJuly 24, 2024
![ADT Base ADT Base](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ADT-Base.jpg)
Coffee lovers can save 38% on the Govee Smart Electric Kettle
Edgar CervantesJuly 23, 2024
![Govee Smart Electric Kettle Govee Smart Electric Kettle](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Govee-Smart-Electric-Kettle.jpg)
The latest Roomba has a dock that can do virtually anything
Hadlee SimonsJuly 23, 2024
![iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/iRobot-Roomba-Combo-10-Max.jpg)
Eve's weather station is now available in a Matter flavor
Hadlee SimonsJuly 18, 2024
![Eve weather station outdoors Eve weather station outdoors](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Eve-weather-station-outdoors-scaled.jpg)
Prime deal: The Govee Neon Rope Light 2 drops a record 40%
Matt HorneJuly 17, 2024
![govee light rope best of ces 2024 govee light rope best of ces 2024](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/govee-light-rope-best-of-ces-2024.jpg)