The New Wild West of AI Kids’ Toys
…But if you browse for AI toys on Amazon, you’ll mostly find specialized players like FoloToy, Alilo, Miriat, and Miko, the last of which claims to have sold more than 700…
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Why Did Amazon Buy Globalstar?
Amazon started aiming to fill the sky with satellites in earnest in 2023, when it launched its first satellite for Project Kuiper. Amazon is now developing those efforts under the name Project Leo (LEO is an industry acronym for low-Earth-orbit satellites). The goal is to eventually build out a fleet of thousands of satellites that can keep people connected just about anywhere they go, filling the gap between terrestrial cell networks. As Amazon put it in its press release, “The complete Amazon Leo network will include thousands of advanced satellites in low Earth orbit and have enough capacit
Why Amazon Is Buying Globalstar—and What It Means for Your iPhoneDoes This Affect My iPhone or Apple Watch?
Apple devices that use Globalstar features, like the iPhone 14 or later and the Apple Watch Ultra 3, shouldn’t see any immediate changes. In its press release, Amazon said the company and Apple “signed an agreement to provide satellite connectivity for current and future iPhone and Apple Watch features.” It will be interesting to see how Apple, which has used privacy as a strong selling point, will square using a location-aware service run by Amazon, a company with a poor track record of keeping users’ data secure across its products and services.
Why Amazon Is Buying Globalstar—and What It Means for Your iPhoneHow to Responsibly Dispose of Your Electronics
…Manufacturers like Apple and Samsung offer refurbished devices at a discount, and you can find loads of refurbished goods at Amazon. Elizabeth Chamberlain, director of sustainability at iFixit, recommends Back Market for…
Pay Once, Not Monthly, With My Favorite Subscription-Free Security Cameras
…With end-to-end encryption, only your authorized devices can decrypt your videos. With 2FA, you will be sent a passcode to a trusted number, email, or device when you try to…
Level Up Your Helicopter Cat Parenting With These Smart Health-Tracking Collars
…For months, I tested these trackers on my cat Basil, analyzing each device's location accuracy, sleep- and activity-tracking capabilities, and metrics summaries. I also considered practical factors, like ease of…
Samsung’s Frame Pro TV Looks Like Art on Your Wall
…The slim black device connects over a Wi-Fi 7 signal (while the TV itself uses Wi-Fi 5 for more compatible streaming) from up to 30 feet away. The breakout box…
GE’s Wi-Fi-Enabled Smart Coffee Maker Is Good but Not Quite Great
…TIRED “Smart” features work only with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Integrating with HomeKit via third-party apps is not worth the effort. Pricey for what’s essentially an auto-drip machine…
Hide Ethernet Cables Around Your Home for Faster Internet Access
…That said, you may be able to move files across your network from one device to another faster by using higher-rated gear. But everything must be rated at the same speed…
Epson Bakes Google Gemini Into Its Latest Projector and It’s Actually Useful
…The Grand Plus remote reminds me of an Amazon Fire TV remote. There are four dedicated buttons at the bottom (for YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and free television channels). The layout is…
I’ve Been Testing the New Sonos Play for Weeks. It’s My New Favorite
…As the third Sonos portable, the Play utilizes both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to stream and link with other devices, leveraging the best traits of its siblings while offering some clear advantages…
How to Buy Ethical and Eco-Friendly Electronics
…can rest assured you will get a perfectly working device in as-new condition with a warranty. You might also check out Amazon Renewed or Best Buy Refurbished. For deeper discounts, you…