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Thanks to the new C-Reach bridge for C by GE lights, you can now control these bulbs with your voice using both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It will soon be compatible with Apple HomeKit.

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C by GE, whose claim to fame is being the first Alexa-enabled lamp, is now becoming an even smarter lighting system. As part of its resolution for 2018, GE is promising "easy-to-use lighting products for every room of the home."

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At CES 2018, we can expect to see three new projects from Samsung's special C-Lab team, including a portable directional speaker, a device to help folks breathe better, and a pair of smart visual aid eyeglasses.

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The startup behind the Otto smart lock has suspended operations after a company withdrew an acquisition offer. There is still a chance it could one day ship, as Otto says it's currently evaluating its options.

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The Echo Dot packs all of Alexa into a device half the price, making it not only a handy tool for the Amazon faithful, but one of the smartest moves the online retailer has ever made.

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Once you've taken all the decorations off, there's not much use for an undecorated spruce or pine, right? Wrong! There are plenty of ways to recycle your Christmas tree. Here are 13 suggestions.

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