Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

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We’ve all been there. You want to ask Alexa a question, but your Echo is all the way in the kitchen, and you are sitting in the living room. If only an appliance in there were smart, as well. Well, GE ...

Yes, it’s pretty much just a smart lamp for kids, but the durable Echo Glow is pretty good at the limited range of things it can do. An Alexa-friendly smart lamp for kids? We’ve heard crazier ideas ...