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Brent Dirks
Senior iOS Reporter/Product Reviewer with AppAdvice.com, Staff Writer at MakeUseOf.com, and Senior E-News Editor at 1105 Media
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In this article, we take a closer look at the Amazon Fire TV Stick to explain what it is and how it works.
Tempted by the new 11-inch iPad Pro? We cover several reasons it's worth a look, plus a few warnings that it's not for you.
The new Shortcuts app and Siri Shortcuts feature in iOS 12 provide awesome ways to automate your iPhone or iPad.
Building a smart home is easier than it seems. And a great first step is to install a smart thermostat to replace your old-school model. One of the best options on the market is the Ecobee4. This smart thermostat, usually around $250, features built-in Amazon Alexa capability and can also work with Apple's similar HomeKit protocol.
Does a voice assistant speaker really need a touchscreen? The $230 Amazon Echo Show certainly makes a compelling case, with video flash briefing skills, song lyrics, and on-demand streaming of supported security cameras.
Shopping for a Mac user this holiday season? Here are awesome gift ideas for Mac users that any fan would love to receive.
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In just the span of three years, the Apple Watch has morphed from a product no one really needed the number one watch in the world. And there's good reason why. The original Series 0 model that arrived in early 2015 showed that Apple didn't really know why the watch should exist.
That iThingy You're Wearing With each passing year, Apple continues to add more software features that help its various devices work better with each other. Continuity allows users to accomplish a number of tasks including starting an email on your Mac and finishing it on an iOS device.
The first thing you accomplish in the morning is often the hardest - actually getting out of bed. But your iPhone or iPad can help. There are a huge number of different alarm clock apps that can make it a bit easier to wake up and greet the day. ....
Your fitness journey can start in the living room. We're highlighting some perfect Apple TV apps that can help you get fit and healthy.
The thermostat is a great way to start building a smart home compatible with Apple's HomeKit protocol.
While the old adage says you’ll never get a second chance to make a first impression, Apple Watch Series 2 proves otherwise.
Accessories Apple's HomeKit protocol is continuing to take off with another type of device arriving for the smart home ecosystem - surveillance cameras. A number of models were announced at CES in early January, and D-Link's Omna 180 Cam HD was the first arrive, hitting the market back in March.
The strap offers two cameras, a 2-megapixel selfie option and an 8-megapixel model.
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Mesh network powers security systems for port, city of Richmond, Calif.
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For fans of NASCAR, Daytona International Speedway is home of the most prestigious race in the sport.