We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Our homes are getting smarter in a big way. Thanks to inexpensive smart devices like light bulbs, plugs, and even watering systems for your ...

For 2023, Amazon has seemingly done a rethink when it comes to wireless earbuds. Its newest offerings, the Echo Buds (2023) are its first wireless earbuds to opt for a stem design similar to that of ...

When Amazon introduced its 2nd-generation Echo Buds in 2021, the company redesigned them to address nearly every issue with its first attempt. They had true active noise cancellation (ANC), better ...

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Since Amazon announced plans for a generative AI version of Alexa, we were concerned about user privacy. With Alexa+ rolling out to Amazon Echo devices in the coming weeks, we’re getting a clearer ...

With its new smart home hub and spatial audio capabilities, Amazon’s mid-range smart display is more powerful than ever, but it’s still shaky as a photo frame. Amazon’s eight-inch smart display gets a ...