Trendspotting: Amazon sold “tens of millions” of Echo devices, told 100 million jokes in 2018
Amazon is re-inventing the smart home, and making a fortune in the process. Can Google, Apple, Samsung and others catch up?
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T-Mobile now offers eSIM support for iPhone XS, XR
eSIMs are slowly catching on, and, thankfully, making activating phones easier. T-Mobile is the latest U.S. carrier to offer support for the technology on new…
Apple Texture Magazine App: Publishers confront similar issue that challenged music, TV and movie business models
The Texture app has been out for a while now. Often described as a Netflix for magazines, the nifty app for iOS and Android lets…
Are iPhone model names confusing buyers?
First, in 2017, there was the X (as in “ten”), the first iPhone not to use traditional digits in its name. Then, earlier this year,…
Mobile News: Google Fi cell service now available for iPhone (Settings screenshot)
11.28.2018 UPDATE: Fi is officially here for iPhone (5S or newer). You can sign up here. Also, Google has renamed and re-branded the service as simply…
Trendspotting: Echo Dot smart speaker leads way for Amazon on Cyber Monday
We love the Echo Dot. In fact we really, really love the tiny smart speaker. If there was any doubt about our obsession with all…
Best Camera for 4K Video: Panasonic GH5 still the King of video
For 4K video work (and 1080p HD too) the Panasonic GH5 remains our top pick. Though the flagship camera was released in 2017, you’d be…
New Sonos Amp delivers more power, supports AirPlay 2 and TV connectivity
Sonos Amp is an updated Connect:Amp with more power and connections, plus a new and modern minimalist look for $599.
Trendspotting: The smart camera era begins in 2019
“Cameras are becoming terrifyingly smart.” According to a new report, the smart camera era begins in 2019. What does that mean? Activate CEO Michael Wolf…
Trendspotting: Nanoinfluencers could make social media even more like a never-ending infomercial
You’ve seen it a thousand times before. And every time you know you’re looking at an ad… disguised as an influencer branded recommendation or suggestion.…