The MagSafe is a great connector: It can charge your iPhone up to 15W, and it does so wirelessly, and seamlessly. The magnets snap on, and away you go. But MagSafe products are controlled by Apple, and until now, it was the only way to get the 15W charging, and the magnetic-snapping experience.  No more. […]

Amazon’s voice assistant and smart hub, known as Alexa, has gained serious traction. Having support for Thread and Matter means it supports a huge ecosystem of other smart device brand; and Amazon’s own brands—Blink, Ring, and Fire TV—round out the functionality. Connect to Alexa by downloading the app The first step to setting up Alexa […]

Robots for the yard aren’t new—who can forget the gutter cleaning Looj robot, from the makers of Roomba? Of all the tasks many of us would love to outsource, those that take place outside are among the first that come to mind. And if you’ve got a pool robot and a gutter robot, why not […]

When my son was two years old, he slipped and hit his lip on the bathtub. I initially thought he was fine, as he didn’t cry very much, and there wasn’t a lot of blood. However, in the next few days, as his lip started swelling up and he developed two black eyes, I realized […]

There’s no reason to throw away/recycle your old iPhones. Instead, you can upcycle them. Even with no carrier, an iPhone or iPad can still function as a versatile wifi device—perfect for configuring as a single-use gadget, whether you want a free baby monitor, an otherworldly musical instrument, or an extra TV remote. Turn it into […]

We all use our phones in different ways at different times, and you don’t necessarily want your device operating in exactly the same way around the clock—while you sleep, while you work, while you travel. If you’ve got a Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet, then there’s a built-in feature that acknowledges this, called Modes. The […]

Belkin’s new iPhone stand, the Stand Pro, is showcasing at CES 2024 and is the first device to use Apple’s DockKit framework to connect to your iPhone without using a third-party app. The $179.99 Stand Pro has a cylindrical base that can rotate 360 degrees, and there’s a MagSafe motorized arm that can tilt up […]

Are you working remotely right now? Take a second to assess your position. Are you curled up on the couch, sitting in a rigid dining chair, or otherwise not giving your spine the respect it deserves for everything it does for you in a day? Maybe you are in an office chair, but it’s crusty, […]

With the price of new and previously owned vehicles still at eye-watering levels, buying and selling a car has become a lot more complicated than it used to be. The high costs have also made the trade-in value of your existing vehicle a crucial aspect of any deal. Getting the most out of your old […]