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Ring Spotlight Cam Pro wired on a wall.

New Ring cams get radar, fresh design, and now they can dispatch Amazon Astro’s robot

Ring has announced new products including the new radar focused Spotlight Cam Pro, Spotlight Cam Plus, Panic Alarm Button (2nd Gen), and Virtual Security Guard.
Amazon Echo Studio.

Amazon adds spatial audio to the Echo Studio smart speaker

Amazon is giving its Echo speakers a spatial audio upgrade, starting with the Echo Studio and the Echo Show 15.
Amazon Kindle Scribe.

Amazon’s new Kindle Scribe turns the e-reader into the ultimate notepad

So far, Amazon has kept the Kindle family limited to reading pleasure only. The new Kindle Scribe will finally let you jot down notes with a stylus.
The Blink Mini installed in the Pan-Tilt Mount.

Blink gets a wired floodlight camera and a pan-and-tilt mount

Amazon revealed both the Blink Wired Floodlight Camera and Blink Mini Pan Tilt Mount during its September event. Here's a closer look at the two new products.
The Echo Dot with Clock sits on a table.

New Amazon Echos bring ‘dot displays’ and mesh networking, plus models for kids and cars

At Amazon's Devices & Services event, the company launched four new products including an upgraded Echo Dot and Echo Auto.
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Smart gadgets need a face-lift. A lot of them are way too ugly.

It is high time design catches up with technology. Why can't our gadgets be beautiful and functional?
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Thursday Night Football stream struggles continue for Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video still has some things to work out when it comes to streaming a live NFL game in 2022.
Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video.

Amazon saw 15.3 million watch Thursday Night Football on Prime Video

Amazon's numbers for its first solo venture in streaming Thursday Night Football were good. Really good.
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Your guide to the best e-book readers for 2022

For bookworms, an e-book reader can be an important part of life, but which should you get? Here are the best e-book readers available right now.
Fire HD 8

Amazon’s new Fire HD 8 tablets run faster, last longer, and start at $100

In the market for a new tablet? Amazon just announced four new ones in its Fire HD 8 lineup. Here's everything that's new.
Amazon Fire TV Cube

Is new Fire TV hardware on the way at Amazon’s fall event?

Amazon's next hardware event is scheduled for September 28. But will there be anything new on the Fire TV front?
Thursday Night Football on Prime Video.

Thursday Night Football streaming issues ‘going to be less and less a thing’

The executive producer and director of Thursday Night Football on Prime Video say they expect Amazon to make the stream as good as it can be for everyone.
Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video.

Prime Video’s first solo Thursday Night Football NFL game went … fine

Amazon Prime Video's first solo NFL stream went just fine, except for when it didn't.
Amazon's new Kindle for 2022 comes with a dark mode.

Amazon’s cheapest Kindle finally supports USB-C and dark mode

Amazon's 2022 Kindle update will come with long-awaited updates, including USB-C support and a dark mode. Pre-orders open September 14 from $100.
Ring Intercomnext to an intercom handset on a wall.

The new Ring Intercom lets you buzz folks into your building from afar

Ring announces its new Intercom smart product to bring premium features to existing apartment intercom systems.
A man uses the Xiaomi S1's Amazon Alexa capabilities.

How to update Alexa

Are you interested in getting the latest updates for your Alexa voice assistant? Is there anything you need to update manually? Learn how Alexa updates work.
A screamer yells on a beach in Dead Island 2.

Dead Island 2 supports experimental Amazon Alexa voice controls

You'll be able to say "Hey, Zombie!" with the help of Amazon Alex Game Control technology when Dead Island 2 launches.
John Cleese, naked except for a photo held in front of his crotch, in A Fish Called Wanda.

Alexa has seen me naked, and that’s okay

Your smart home technology has probably seen you naked, too. Is that something to worry about? I say no.
The Rockford Peaches stand together in their locker room in Amazon's A League of Their Own.

A League of Their Own review: A worthwhile reimagining

Amazon's A League of Their Own is the rare TV reimagining that actually manages to feel necessary. It premieres Friday, August 12 on Prime Video.
A nice collection of wedding gifts might arrive when you register.

Surprise: Amazon gift registries aren’t as private as you thought

Amazon gift registries make shopping easy but they might be inadvertently making identity theft easier at the same time. Here's how to protect your privacy.
The Ficihp K2 mechanical keyboard with a touchscreen display

This weird touchscreen keyboard shows Apple how it’s done

The Ficihp K2 mechanical keyboard has a massive built-in smart screen attached to the top of the keyboard for extra productivity.
Amazon acquires iRobot

Will Amazon’s iRobot purchase turn your Roomba into a spy?

Amazon's acquisition of iRobot, the maker of Roomba, is a window into a future where one corporation has way too much information about your personal life.
The iRobot app overlaid on a Roomba.

Why Amazon acquiring iRobot will make Roombas even better

Amazon has signed a deal to acquire iRobot, and that could mean a lot of benefits for customers.
Cliff sensors on iRobot Roomba E5 prevents falling off stairs.

Amazon to buy Roomba maker iRobot for $1.7 billion

Amazon has announced that it intends to purchase iRobot, the maker of Roomba robot vacuums, for $1.7 billion.
Amazon logo on the headquarters building.

Ouch! Some Amazon Prime members face a 43% price hike

Following a similar increase in the U.S. earlier this year, Amazon Prime members across Europe will see the cost of their subscriptions rise by up to 43%.
Amazon logo on the headquarters building.

Amazon sues 10,000 Facebook groups over fake reviews

Amazon is going after thousands of Facebook groups that it accuses of setting up schemes for the creation of fake reviews for products on its shopping site.
Prime Video app screenshots on Fire TV.

Prime Video app gets a major update

The Prime Video app is about to get a major refresh on Amazon Fire TV and Android.
Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen, 2020 release)on a table with a yoga matt and water bottle.

Why can’t Alexa reach Amazon Music?

Is your Alexa device not connecting with your Amazon Music account? Let's look at what could be happening, and how to get your Amazon tunes playing again ASAP.
Best Prime Day 2022 Deals graphic with multiple products.

Prime Day is a great time to stock up on batteries

Prime Day doesn't have to be about big-budget tech purchases. Buying things you were always going to need eventually is a smart way to save money.
Amazon worker packaging products.

Why you should opt for slow shipping this Prime Day

By voluntarily opting for slower delivery during Prime Day, you'll help give the environment (and Amazon employees) a bit of a break.
A woman wears Echo Frames sunglasses outside on a sunny day.

Are Echo Frames worth the $99, or are they just a gimmick?

Amazon is selling Echo Frames for $99 on Prime Day, but are they even worth that?
A young man reads a book in his car on the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.

Which Amazon Kindle should you buy on Prime Day 2022?

Amazon Kindles should see major discounts during Prime Day 2022. But which models are worth buying? Here's what you should know.
Amazon Echo Spot on a table.

How to connect Alexa to iPhone

While Alexa and iPhone iOS may be two different platforms from different brands, they're still quite compatible. Here's how you can use Alexa with your iPhone.
Amazon Echo Show 15 hanging horizontally on the wall in a kitchen.

5 reasons I still use the Echo Show 15 everyday

The Echo Show 15 came out six months ago, and I still use it on a daily basis to stay on top of tasks. Here's why I still love it.