TiVo giveth and taketh away. And so the DVR pioneer has announced its intention to sunset SkipMode — the heavily marketed and largely automated commercial avoidance technology that surely encouraged a subset of folks to partake over the last 11 years. But good news! As is the way, what was once freely included in one’s … Read more
Roku is making a bold move to further establish itself in the smart home ecosystem, unveiling a new line of battery-powered indoor and outdoor cameras that represent a notable evolution in its strategy. Unlike the company’s initial foray into smart home gear in 2022—which leaned heavily on rebranded Wyze hardware—these latest additions were developed independently, … Read more
Looks like our favorite (not really) purveyor of value smart home gadgetry, Wyze, is about to dip its toes into even more personal biometrics. Forget fingerprints – those are for Luddites. Whispers on the digital wind (along with in-app renders) suggest Wyze is gearing up to launch a new smart lock that wants to get … Read more
We recently entered our electric car era. I had mixed emotions about making this transition, mostly concerned with battery life and having no juice left in an emergency. But several months in, those (possibly irrational) fears have been put to rest and I’m obsessed with our new car. Not only is the Tesla Model Y … Read more
My daughter and I have been anxiously awaiting the Nintendo Switch 2, but with pricing coming in at $450, we casual gamers are left contemplating alternatives. It’s not that the Switch 2, with a number of meaningful upgrades, isn’t worth the expense. It just isn’t worth it for us. I suspect Nintendo will keep at … Read more
It’s been four long years since Arlo refreshed their floodlight camera, which is currently 50% off – perhaps on closeout. But, I come bearing good news, as the next version will provide home owners two highly practical enhancements. Assuming naming convention continuation, the Arlo Pro Wired Floodlight Camera, includes both positionable lights and a standard … Read more
Having purchased nearly every style of Kindle over the years, I can confidently say most are best served by simply going with the “Kids” version when Amazon offers discounted pricing… as they are now. Kindle Kids versions feature the same exact Kindle (Basic) and Kindle Paperwhite hardware. They do run a few bucks more, but … Read more
