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12 Best Amazon Echo and Alexa Speakers (2023): Earbuds, Soundbars, Displays
2Jul By adminNo Comments
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12 Best Amazon Echo and Alexa Speakers (2023): Earbuds, Soundbars, Displays

Amazon’s family of Alexa-enabled devices is vast. From the spherical Echo to the swiveling Echo Show 10, you can get Alexa into your home in many ways. These devices can answer your questions, help you order essentials, set timers, play all sorts of audio content, and even function as the control hub for your growing smart home. These are our favorite Echo- and Alexa-compatible speakers for every home and budget.The best time to buy any Amazon speaker is during a major sale event like Black Friday or Amazon Prime Day, as there usually are steep discounts. If you’re trying to decide which smart devices might be best for you, be sure to check out WIRED’s picks in our roundups: Best Smart Speakers, Best Smart Displays, and Best Bluetooth Speakers. We also have guides on setting up your Echo ...
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18 Best Portable Battery Chargers (2023): For Phones, iPads, Laptops, and More
21Jun By adminNo Comments
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18 Best Portable Battery Chargers (2023): For Phones, iPads, Laptops, and More

There are a few things worth thinking about when you’re shopping for a portable charger.Capacity: The capacity of a power bank is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), but this can be a little misleading because the amount of power you get out depends on the cable you use, the device you are charging, and the charging method (Qi wireless charging is less efficient). You will never get the maximum capacity. We try to provide an estimate of what you’ll get in terms of charges for devices.Charging speeds and standards: The charging rate for devices like smartphones is measured in watts (W), but most power banks list the voltage (V) and the amperage (A). Thankfully, you can calculate the wattage yourself simply by multiplying the voltage and amperage. Unfortunately, getting that maximum rate a...
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14 Best Sunglasses for Every Outdoor Adventure (2023): Le Specs, Sunski, and More
20Jun By adminNo Comments
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14 Best Sunglasses for Every Outdoor Adventure (2023): Le Specs, Sunski, and More

Sunglasses are a must for any time of year. They protect your eyes from UV light and reduce the chance of conditions like cataracts and macular degeneration. They also reduce eyestrain when it's bright outside, and they eliminate disorienting glare while driving. Plus, they help to shield your eyes from wind, rain, and flying debris.Any cheap pair of UV glasses will work—you can find decent options at drugstores or discount stores like T.J. Maxx and Ross—but we’ve tried dozens of pairs of sunglasses while we ran, hiked, swam, walked, lounged in the sun, and drove. These are our favorites.Updated June 2023: We've added new sunglasses we love from Pair, Pit Viper, Lucyd, and Sun God.
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The 9 Best Travel Adapters (2023): Plug and Universal Adapters
18Jun By adminNo Comments
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The 9 Best Travel Adapters (2023): Plug and Universal Adapters

There are 15 plug types in use across the world. Type A and Type B are used in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Japan; Type C is common across Europe, South America, and Asia; Type E and Type F are found across Europe in places like Germany, Russia, and France; Type G is used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and a handful of other places; and Type I is used in Australia, New Zealand, China, and Argentina. Universal adapters tend to cover all of these types.Some countries are not usually covered by universal adapters, such as India (Type D), Israel (Type H), and South Africa (Type M or N). You'll need to buy specific plug adapters for those places. To avoid any surprises when you land, double-check what type you need before you travel.If you're visiting just one destination, a basic plug adapter...
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