Chris Wedel
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Best USB-C portable chargers & power banks 2024
By Chris Wedel last updated
Power on the go One of the most convenient ways to keep your phone charged on the go is with a reliable battery pack. These are the best USB-C battery packs you should consider.
Best smart light bulbs 2024
By Chris Wedel last updated
Not all smart lights are the same, and these are the stand-out options on the market.
Best Anker power banks 2024
By Chris Wedel last updated
Keep 'em charged! No matter what your requirement, Anker has a backup power source for all your smart devices.
How to create a Google Family Link account for your child
By Chris Wedel last updated
Keep 'em safe! Google Family Link is the company's brand of child-focus accounts, giving parents ways to help protect their kids online.
Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 screen protectors 2024
By Chris Wedel published
Make sure your foldable flagship's displays stay protected.
How to delete your entire Amazon Alexa voice history
By Chris Wedel last updated
Alexa, Delete While it can be handy when Alexa remembers things you've talked about, other times — it's best forgotten.
Amazon Kids and Kids Plus: Everything you need to know about these family friendly plans
By Chris Wedel last updated
The key to Amazon's tablets being so great for kids is all in the software.
Amazon Fire TV Omni review: 65 inches of Alexa checks a lot of boxes
By Chris Wedel last updated
Value TV Instead of being a footnote on other TV brands' devices, Amazon is putting its name front and center on these TVs.
Amazon Echo Show 15 review: Alexa looks good on the big screen
By Chris Wedel last updated
Big Show Just like with smartphones, smart displays are getting bigger each year. The new Amazon Echo Show 15 makes good use of its size in many ways with only a couple of missteps.
Amazon Echo Show 15 vs. Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen): Mini TV or rotating display?
By Chris Wedel last updated
10 or 15? The two biggest, priciest, and fanciest Echo smart displays have similar prices and features, so which is better?
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids (11th Gen) review: Making reading cool again
By Chris Wedel last updated
Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite Kids combines the excellent Amazon Kids+ library of books with the fantastic E-Ink display technology for the ideal device for young readers.
Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids vs. Fire HD 8 Kids tablet: Which should you buy?
By Chris Wedel, Christine Persaud last updated
10 vs. 8 The top kid-focused tablets from Amazon go head-to-head—and it's a tight race.
Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet review: the crown for budget kids tablets isn't going anywhere
By Chris Wedel last updated
For kids The Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet is still the budget choice, but not by much.
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro (2022) review: The perfect tablet for kids ready for big kid status
By Chris Wedel last updated
Kids Pro The perfect tablet size for most kids is now more powerful and more fun!
Amazon Echo Show 5 vs. 8: Which should you buy?
By Jeramy Johnson, Chris Wedel last updated
show me the way These mini-sized smart screens pack a mighty punch, but which size is better for your home? Let's look at what makes these Echo Show devices so special and help you choose a favorite.
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids vs. Fire 7 Kids: Which tablet for your kid?
By Chris Wedel last updated
PLAY TIME Amazon's Fire HD 8 Kids and Fire 7 Kids are both great tablet options for kids. Let's look at what makes one a better buy over the other.
Best Amazon Fire HD 8 & 8 Plus cases 2024
By Rebecca Spear, Chris Wedel last updated
Keep your Fire HD 8 or 8 Plus safe with these awesome cases.
Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids vs. Kids Pro: What's the difference and which should you buy?
By Chris Wedel last updated
kid-proof Getting the right one depends on a couple of key factors, and once that is sorted out — you'll have a great tablet for your child.
Best lights that support Google Assistant 2024
By Chris Wedel last updated
Smart lights are essential for any smart home — especially ones that work with the Google Assistant. Need some help deciding what to buy? We're here to help!
Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (5th gen, 2022) review: Can't judge a smart speaker by its cover
By Chris Wedel last updated
Doing more with less...space.
Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera review: You'll see it all day or night, but you'll also be paying for every bit of it.
By Chris Wedel last updated
It's an excellent outdoor security camera that's hamstrung by subscription requirements.
How to sync your fitness band or smartwatch to Google Fit
By Chris Wedel last updated
You can connect a variety of smartwatches and wearables to Google Fit. Here's how to get your workouts synced to your Google account.
Best Ring doorbell 2024
By Chris Wedel last updated
Ring kicked off the video doorbell product category and has been innovating it for years. With a variety of options to pick from, we're here to help you find the one that's best for you.