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October 30, 2026 | Electronics

Amazon’s new Alexa lineup includes the easiest smart frame, ever — and a very well-designed clock

by Christina Marfice

Makers of smart home gadgets have spent years promising us homes that practically run themselves, and here we are, still using our Alexa devices to play music and set timers — and usually not much else. Is that about to change? Amazon seems to think so, judging by its new lineup of Alexa+ devices. The new Alexa+ AI assistant can carry on more natural conversations, ask clarifying questions and coordinate more complicated requests involving multiple services. Amazon says people using its new Alexa experiences are talking to the assistant two to three times more often and asking it to do more complex things, which suggests people…

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July 16, 2021 | Electronics

Macbook vs. Microsoft Surface Pro — Which is better?

by Bob Beacham

If you’re looking for a top-of-the-line laptop, you’ll find outstanding options from both Microsoft and Apple — but as it turns out, each…

July 16, 2021 | Pets

The best dog backpack

by Lauren Corona

Going on hikes and long walks with your dog can be equally rewarding for both of you. But if it's just you and your canine companion on the trail, it…

July 15, 2021 | Apparel

Best sweaters for fall 2021

by Jennifer Blair

With the heat of the summer ever-present, it may seem as though there will be no need for extra layers. However, summer is the perfect time to start…

July 14, 2021 | Home

The best vacuums for every type of mess

by Sian Babish

Vacuums shoulder a great deal of responsibility when it comes to cleaning floors and sometimes stairs, curtains and upholstery. No two messes are the…

July 08, 2021 | Health & Wellness

PlayMakar MVP review: How does this massage gun stack up?

by Allen Foster

While a professional massage may alleviate sore or tense muscles and help you feel like yourself again, at an average cost of $75 per hour plus tip…

July 12, 2021 | Appliances

The best black refrigerator

by Anthony Marcusa

The right kitchen appliances — particularly the largest of them all, the refrigerator — should offer not only functionality but plenty of style…

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