Ecobee is a name that most people associate with smart thermostats, but that’s far from the only category you’ll find its logo on. The company makes smart home accessories and devices of all kinds, and right now, many of them are being offered at discounted prices — if you’re quick. Amazon is offering some of … Read more
I have big plans this weekend to watch the entirety of the new Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action series on Netflix. Maybe you have the same thing on your watchlist, or maybe you’re just looking to upgrade your TV and streaming setup. Either way, we’ve rounded up some great deals on streaming devices, soundbars, a … Read more
U.S. President Joe Biden arrives at John F. Kennedy International Airport, in New York City, U.S., February 7, 2024. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign launched an official TikTok account Sunday evening. The account is noteworthy because TikTok is currently banned on most U.S. government-issued devices. The TikTok account, with the handle … Read more
Amazon Alexa voice commands from devices like the Alexa app or Echo speakers can lend a helping hand around the home, adjusting your smart thermostat, smart lights and other connected smart home devices. But Alexa can also control your home security system. Simple voice commands will activate and operate Amazon’s own Alexa Guard security service and connect … Read more
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The PlayStation 5’s latest update blocks players from using the Cronus Zen — a device cheaters use to get an unfair advantage in first-person shooters and other games — as spotted by Call of Duty news site CharlieIntel. A notice on the Cronus website warns players that the 24.01-08.60.00 update for the PS5 no longer … Read more
Since launching its self-repair program in August 2022, Samsung has been aggressively adding new devices to the mix. Another upgrade this week brings the current offering up to 50 products (when you factor in variants like the Plus and Ultra), including smartphones, tablets, TVs, laptops, monitors, soundbars and even a projector. There are 14 new … Read more
Google Let’s say you’re at your desk, with your Pixel Buds Pro earbuds connected to your Android tablet, happily listening to something really cool. You then have to step away from your desk and switch over to listening on your phone. Typically, with Bluetooth, you’d have to manually switch the connection from one device to … Read more
Updated Jan. 20, 2024 10:45 a.m. PT Written by Eli Blumenthal David Katzmaier Ty Pendlebury Sarah Lord Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Eli Blumenthal Senior Editor Eli Blumenthal is … Read more
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Wi-Fi 7 is the next version of Wi-Fi to follow Wi-Fi 6E. Like Wi-Fi 6E, the protocol works on the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands, and it’s backward-compatible with devices that precede it. Wi-Fi 7 promises faster throughput through features like 320MHz channel bandwidth, which is twice what’s offered on Wi-Fi 6E; Multi-Link Operation, which … Read more
Streaming devices are now the norm, along with platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Max and other streaming services that enable us to connect and watch TV with convenience. While there are top-quality options from Apple, Roku, Google Chromecast and Amazon, it’s essential to be aware that these devices track your viewing habits in the background, despite their amazing features. … Read more