Amazon Amazon Astro — the adorable household robot from Amazon that’s yet to see a public release — is gaining a new family member today with the launch of Astro for Business. A pilot program for the homebot began last year, and it looks like the unique gadget is ready to go live following its […]

Amazon revealed its Astro Robot almost a year ago as a Day One version of a personal robot assistant. Initially lacking in features, Amazon is still focused on improving the robot. Earlier today, Amazon shared a few updates for the Astro Robot at its latest gadget event. The robot will soon get pet detection, new […]

Amazon Astro came as a surprise when it was revealed in September 2021. The quirky device does a little bit of everything, serving as a robot companion that boasts facial recognition, impressive navigation skills, and tons of useful home security features. But a lot has changed with Astro since it was first announced, and it’s […]

Amazon was quick to pledge support for the Matter smart home standard, and now it’s clear just when (and if) you can expect the technology to reach your household. The company has confirmed that 17 Echo devices, plugs, switches and bulbs will support Matter over WiFi in December, with 30 Echo and Eero products offering […]

As we get closer to Prime Day, Amazon continues to discount smart home devices of all varieties. Amazon cut the prices on ChargePoint, JuiceBox, and Siemens Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) home chargers to help plug-in vehicle drivers recharge their car and SUV batteries much faster than plugging into a regular home electrical outlet. We’ve […]

Steps for tracking, contacting Amazon, and getting refunds when your delivery is late Having an Amazon package delayed in transit or stuck with a “delay in transit” status can be incredibly frustrating. You may need the item by a certain date and are wondering where your Amazon order is. Fortunately, there are actions you can […]

Packages move along a conveyor belt at an Amazon Fulfillment center on Cyber Monday in Robbinsville, New Jersey, on Nov. 28, 2022. Stephanie Keith | Bloomberg | Getty Images Amazon is turning to artificial intelligence to help users find the right product. The e-retailer recently began testing a feature in its shopping app that uses […]

Soundbars make the difference between watching awesome high-definition 4K video from your TV with so-so sound from your TV speakers and experiencing rocking, crystal-clear, immersive audio along with your TV set’s fabulous images. To match great deals on 4K TVs, Amazon dropped prices on a compelling selection of soundbars from Bose, Sony, Samsung, and Yamaha […]

Amazon Echo Buds MSRP $50.00 “You get what you pay for — basic earbuds that do basic earbud things, with a side of Alexa for good measure.” Pros Can’t beat the price Easy to set up Decent sound Integration with Alexa Cons Requires Alexa app to even connect It’s tempting to overthink the 2023 Amazon Echo […]

Amazon Echo Buds review: The best earbuds for Alexa fans MSRP $130.00 “Competitors are catching up, but for Alexa fans, the Echo Buds are still amazing.” Pros Comfortable, secure fit Excellent sound Very effective noise reduction Hands-free Alexa Built-in Tile tracking Cons So-so battery life Limited set of earbud controls No wireless charging It’s been […]