Interestingly, your example is included in the dictionary the author used as a source (the Oxford dictionary, used by Google, and also Apple's Dictionary applic

Interestingly, your example is included in the dictionary the author used as a source (the Oxford dictionary, used by Google, and also Apple's Dictionary application). Notice how that screenshot has definition #1, but not definition #2 or #3? It appears the author edited that definition out of the screenshot, because it didn't fit his narrative. Your instinct was correct, it is a terrible article, not worth the time to read... and it doesn't even mention the Google Home Max anywhere in the article. Only in the title, and never again. Actually, come to think of it, this article was useful. It's reminded me to add The Next Web to my Block list on my Google News & on my router.