Amazon does not develop smartphones or PCs, and its tablets lack widely used Google apps. Nonetheless, the company has built one of the most powerful consumer device ecosystems. Under the banner of creating personalized, intuitive, and proactive ambient experiences, its technology has begun to permeate our lives, starting with smart speakers and distributing Alexa across…
In the wide-open field of videoconferencing tools spawned by the pandemic, the Poly Studio P5 professional webcam should be high on your list of candidates for home or office use. This USB 2.0 plug-and-play camera comes with an integrated type A cable, privacy shutter, and an adjustable monitor clamp that doubles as a desktop base….
I was fortunate to get a chance to spend some time with Amazon’s new robotic sidekick, Astro, over the past week. Presumably named Astro because of Amazon’s fondness for the lovable dog on the 1960s cartoon series “The Jetsons,” it is now available on an invite-only basis for $1,000. However, the price will eventually climb…
Google’s Nest Cam with battery is a home security camera by Google that offers an innovative portable outdoor/indoor security solution with advanced features at an entry-level price of $179.99. Now, with a product bundle from smart home accessories brand Wasserstein, the Nest Cam can be paired with a new 3.5-Watt Premium Solar Panel priced at…
The KYY 15.6-inch portable monitor is a classy and functional portable monitor that works well while traveling or as a permanent second monitor for home and office use. This portable display panel is lightweight and sturdy, making it a solid accessory for game playing. It greatly expands the viewing field when using a mobile phone…
The InnoView 15.6″ 4K HDR touchscreen portable monitor is a superior accessory for productivity and entertainment on your desktop and mobile devices. It checks nearly all the boxes for performance and usefulness. Portable screens are often more of a hassle to use than they are a convenience, especially when traveling. They also do not usually…
If you are like me, it’s hard to focus on work given what is going on in Ukraine. I’m afraid doom scrolling has become far too addictive for many of us. But while the pain and suffering we are seeing is clearly tragic, the result could be a far more powerful Ukraine funded by captured…
The InnoView 15.8″ portable monitor is one of the latest entries in the China-based manufacturer’s growing inventory of affordable, lightweight monitors. Carry-around monitors can be a frustrating accessory. Too many variables risk product dissatisfaction. Performance and features can be lacking, and they might be compatible with only some of your devices. The growing use of…
The 15.6″ Desklab portable IPS 4K touchscreen monitor is a solid choice to consider if you are looking for a high-performance second display that you can easily take with you. This is not a brand new product. Rather, it is the latest iteration of monitor configurations based on an innovative concept released about two years…
I grew up with stories like Robert A. Heinlein’s “Have Spacesuit—Will Travel” and the idea that we will someday get on a space liner to view the stars. But these stories were written long before we understood the time it would take to make these trips possible, the adverse impact of space travel on humans,…
