Since CES 2024, we have seen this adorable little bright orange (Leuchtorange, to be exact) device everywhere. Despite all the hype, many are still confused about what it is, who it’s for, and why it couldn’t have just been an app. Hey Google, Where Did My Watch’s Battery Life Go? What Exactly is the Rabbit … Read more
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A company called Doublepoint announced a new app during CES this week called WowMouse that turns Android smartwatches like the Samsung Galaxy Watch into a gesture-based mouse for your computer. That means waving your arm around to move the mouse and pinching your fingers to click (similar to the Double Tap feature on the Apple … Read more
As a parent, I’ve found most baby-centric technology to be pretty clunky. From bulky baby monitors to unwieldy strollers, there just isn’t as much innovation as I hoped for back when I was pregnant. Car seats fall into this category, too, with layers of cushions that are just begging for juice stains and Cheerios to … Read more
Bluetooth speakers have become so ubiquitous and affordable that you no longer need to rely on one or even two speakers to meet all your mobile audio needs. These days, there’s a Bluetooth speaker for nearly any use case, from boom boxes to power your backyard barbecue to ultra-portable models. Plus, the ever-important shower speaker … Read more
JBL recently did something somewhat out-of-the-box and experimental: launching its first-ever wireless turntable. It’s called the Spinner BT, and released it a couple of weeks ago, just in time for the holiday season. The BT Spinner has what JBL calls a “modern yet retro feel.” This device aims to “elevate your space, “targeting Gen Z … Read more
Jack Wallen/ZDNET After reviewing the Creative Aurvana Ace 2 earbuds, I found myself turning to them every time I wanted to use a pair of earbuds with my phone. But there was a slight problem. Every time I put them into my ears, they weren’t automatically connecting to my Pixel 8 Pro. The two earbuds … Read more
The initial pitch for the $380 Logitech Astro A50 X Lightspeed headset sounds like an infomercial. It’s as if a revived, gamer-ified Billy Mays made a 30-second TV pitch sounding off: “Are you tired of shoving all those dongles in your consoles? Do you hate that it’s so hard to use the same headset across … Read more
If you’re in the market for a waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker, chances are you’ve come across the JBL Charge 5. With a reputation as an incredibly rugged portable speaker, the JBL Charge 5 is an IP67-rated waterproof and dustproof speaker with a whopping 20-hour battery life and a built-in power bank functionality that allows you … Read more
The best Bluetooth speakers still have a place near and dear to our hearts, even as we’ve seen better (and more portable) smart speakers creeping into the universe. It’s fun and easy to ask an Amazon Echo or Google Nest speaker to play your favorite track or tell you the weather, but smart speakers require … Read more
Lemur Vehicle Monitors BlueDriver Pro pros and cons Pros Easy to use Packed with features No subscription Regular app and firmware updates Cons Small and easy to forget! Not cheap compared with some other OBD dongles Car troubles are never fun. But information is power and can mean the difference between your car being off … Read more