With the Essential, the pretense of a smart display is gone altogether; the LCD screen has been replaced with a basic LED display. It’s really more of a Google-powered speaker with a clock. As a ...

If you’re like me, you’re probably still using an alarm clock to get up, even with your smartphone charging by your bedside. While the Lenovo Smart Clock 2 isn’t as iconic as the vintage Sony Dream ...

Smart home products provide convenience and utility throughout the home, but each device is toooften a one-trick pony. It can do one task and nothing else. Today, Lenovo introduced a multitasking ...

Last year, the Lenovo Smart Clock was a great way to put the Google Assistant onto your bedside table. Today, Lenovo is unveiling the even more affordable Smart Clock Essential, with simple LEDs ...

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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 ...