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Convenience Will Cost You!

If you want a robot to do your floors, be prepared to pay a princely sum. I don't think it's unreasonable to pay more for a robot that empties its own dustbin. The latest model is as hands-off as you can get.
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Available Now, New iPod Touch

Apple recently released a new iPod Touch, which is something I didn't expect. I thought the company was phasing out their iPod line, so this is a pleasant surprise. I ordered one online and am impatiently waiting for it to arrive.
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Memorial Day Sales on Electronics

Times have changed and Memorial Day went from a solemn holiday to honor fallen soldiers to another day for shopping. You might as well embrace it, right? Here's a roundup of some great deals on electronics that are part of the Memorial Day sales.
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Google Glass Enterprise Edition Updated

Google's AR glasses have been updated with a processing chip designed for virtual and augmented reality. Google Glass didn't catch on with the general public, but it is remarkably successful with businesses who use the device for training, maintenance, manufacturing, and other things.
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The Tamagotchi is Back!

The month of August is bringing nostalgia. The Tamagotchi has been remade and your virtual pet can get married and even have a family now. Do you think today's generation will adore the device as much as the past generation did?
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Tips for Setting Things Up

If you're looking for some extra help, these quick tips will make setup a breeze. It's also a good read if you've been holding off buying a smart doorbell because you thought it would be difficult to install.
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Standalone VR Oculus Quest

I'm glad to see some improvements in VR technology, but I think there's still much that could be improved. It appears to stay charged for a while which is a big plus. It's frustrating when you're playing and learn that the battery is about to die.
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Sony's a6400 Mirrorless Camera

This camera is an improvement on the older a6300. One remarkable upgrade is the camera's autofocus with real-time tracking capabilities. Does this camera provide enough value to get you to buy?
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Say Goodbye to Amazon Dash Buttons

I'm not surprised Amazon is ending these since Germany ruled that the buttons violated the country's consumer protection laws. I'm not sad to see them go. The buttons symbolized uncontrollable consumerism.
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Just Another Way to Siphon Data?

This article really made me think. Are these built in screen time monitors and third party parental control apps just a more palatable way for tech companies to harvest our data?
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Data Breaches and Cyberattacks Global Risks

Do you agree with the article that data breaches and cyberattacks are big global risks? It feels a little overblown to me. I think cybersecurity is serious business, but not as significant as other threats which kill people and animals.
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Use Smarthome Devices to Solve Life's Annoyances

Did you know that different smarthome devices can watch for water leaks, act as another television remote, put a stop to energy vampires, and watch over packages on the stoop?