A virtual assistant can call and text people, turn off the lights, play music or TV shows, start your coffee maker in the morning, and so so so much more. In short, a virtual assistant makes your life easier. If you’ve already written off Apple’s Siri, your top two options are Alexa and Google Assistant. But which is better? As with any comparison, some features are … [Read more...] about Amazon Alexa vs Google Assistant: Is One Virtual Assistant Better?
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How to See the Amazon Price History of a Product
Go to Camelcamelcamel.com and paste the product's Amazon URL into the search box. Camcelcamelcamel will display a complete price history for that item. Camelcamelcamel also offers a browser extension that provides the same features. Prices on Amazon change constantly. Knowing the price history can give you an edge in finding good deals on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Amazon … [Read more...] about How to See the Amazon Price History of a Product
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) review: Now cheaper for Black Friday
The 2021 Kindle Paperwhite is another set of modest but welcome improvements for the company’s best ebook reader Pros Bigger screen with reduced bezelsAstonishing battery lifeWarm colours for bedtime readersUSB-C charging at lastCons Slight price increaseStill reliant on Amazon’s store Save on the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite this Black Friday Our favourite … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) review: Now cheaper for Black Friday
Amazon Kindle Oasis (2019) review: Cheaper than EVER for Black Friday
Not much of an upgrade from the previous model, but the Oasis is still the best e-reader you can buy Pros Big, sharp E Ink screenBlue-light-reducing front lightIPX8 waterproofCons No memory expansionNo 3.5mm headphone jackNot compatible with magnetic covers The Kindle Oasis just hit its ROCK-BOTTOM price for Black Friday If you want the best Kindle around, … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Oasis (2019) review: Cheaper than EVER for Black Friday
Amazon Echo Dot 5th generation (2022) review: Black Friday deals on the best small smart speaker
The Amazon Echo Dot was already the best compact smart speaker around and this iterative 2022 update maintains that Pros Still the best-value small smart speakerImproved bassTemperature sensor could be handyCons Minimal changeLine in/out jack has been removed HUGE Black Friday deal on the new Echo Dot Right now, you can bag yourself an AMAZING £28 saving on the 5th gen … [Read more...] about Amazon Echo Dot 5th generation (2022) review: Black Friday deals on the best small smart speaker
How to Install the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet
To install the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet, you must download the Google Play Store app and its dependences from a trusted website like APKMirror.com and install them manually. Google doesn't officially offer the Play Store on Fire tablets, but it does work well. Amazon Fire Tablets restrict you to the Amazon Appstore, but they run Fire OS, a custom version of … [Read more...] about How to Install the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet
Amazon Echo Dot 5-gen vs Echo Dot 4-gen: What are the actual differences?
The Echo Dot is one of Amazon's most popular devices and it's easy to see why. The cute little speaker gives you all the skills of Alexa, while being compact enough and affordable enough to place in just about any room of the house. Launched originally in 2020, the spherical Echo Dot was updated in 2022, taking it from 4-gen to 5-gen. Interestingly, the Echo Dot is now a … [Read more...] about Amazon Echo Dot 5-gen vs Echo Dot 4-gen: What are the actual differences?
What is Amazon Kindle Unlimited, how much is it, and how does it work?
Amazon's Kindle Unlimited service allows subscribers to download and read an unlimited quantity of ebooks and audiobooks for a set monthly fee - not too dissimilar to services like Netflix and Spotify, but it's for books rather than movies or music. If you're a Kindle owner and you're wondering whether to sign up for the Kindle Unlimited service, this guide is a rundown of … [Read more...] about What is Amazon Kindle Unlimited, how much is it, and how does it work?
Amazon Echo Dot (5th gen) review: Small speaker, big sound
Amazon's canvas coated semi-sentient spherical speakers got an update this year. Or rather, the smaller Echo Dot variants did. The little speaker now sounds better than ever, plus there's a new Kids edition design and a more useful LED display on the Echo Dot with Clock. Having used all of Amazon's previous versions we were keen to see if the new Dot hits the mark with good … [Read more...] about Amazon Echo Dot (5th gen) review: Small speaker, big sound
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) review: Still the budget tablet to buy
Where Apple has dominated the premium tablet market with its iPad range, Amazon has had great success at the affordable end of the market, offering budget-friendly Fire tablets at different sizes and prices but with easy access to popular apps and services. With its 2022 update to the popular 8-inch model, Amazon sought to make it a faster tablet and - as always - there are … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) review: Still the budget tablet to buy