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First impressions of Alexa+, Amazon’s upgraded, AI-powered digital assistant | TechCrunch
I owned a lot of Alexa-powered devices in my former home: There were Amazon Echos in most rooms, including an older Echo Plus in the living room, a smattering of Dots, a Spot in a bedroom, and an Echo Show in the kitchen. A Fire TV ran in the bedroom. And, in a drawer, a…

These 12 under-$50 gadgets have upgraded my tech life, and they’re all on sale ahead of Amazon Prime Day
As much as I love high-priced tech like my 4K projector or Audioengine A5+ speakers, most of us can’t regularly spend several hundred dollars on a tech gift or purchase. But that doesn’t mean you can’t substantially improve your tech life (or the lives of your tech-focused friends and family) while spending a comparatively small…

The best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories include an irresistible Piranha Plant webcam and an upgraded controller
UPDATE: Jun. 12, 2025, 9:56 a.m. EDT Updated with additional accessories, including a Joy-Con 2 charging grip, charger, and more. Sure, you’re excited to finally hold your new Switch 2 in your hands, but why stop there? The best Switch 2 accessories will make sure you squeeze every last drop of fun out of the…

These 12 under-$50 gadgets have upgraded my tech life, and they’re all on sale during Spring Sale season
As much as I love high-priced tech like my 4K projector or Audioengine A5+ speakers, most of us can’t regularly spend several hundred dollars on a tech gift or purchase. But that doesn’t mean you can’t substantially improve your tech life (or the lives of your tech-focused friends and family) while spending a comparatively small…

I deleted Spotify and upgraded my podcast listening with these 5 apps
Summary Downcast offers customization and a one-time fee, while providing an organized interface for podcast lovers. Overcast features unique customization options like Smart Speed and sharing clips to enhance your podcast experience. Pocket Casts stands out with organized features, incremental speed adjustment, and easy transition between audio and video podcasts. If you’re a podcast fan,…

How to a wirelessly upgraded a software-defined vehicle (SDV)
In-vehicle systems have massively grown in complexity with more installed speakers, microphones, cameras, displays, and compute burden to process the necessary information and provide the proper, often time-sensitive output. The unfortunate side effect of this complexity is the massive increase in ECUs and subsequent cabling to and from its allocated subsystem like engine, powertrain, and…