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Fire TV Cube 3rd Gen vs 2nd Gen: What’s New in 2024

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

In this post, I review Amazon’s two most popular streaming cubes: the Fire TV Cube 3rd Gen vs 2nd Gen. While the 3rd Gen Cube hasn’t been released just yet, I will take an early look at how it measures up based on the specs released by Amazon. I will also take a deep dive into each device to uncover the …

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Meural Vs Nixplay Vs Aura: 3 Digital Frames Compared

In Digital Frames by Tim Brennan

In this article, I am going to give you the full scoop on how the Meural vs Nixplay vs Aura digital photo frames measure up against each other. Don’t have the time for the full review? Here’s a quick summary of each frame: The Meural is the most physically interactive of the three digital frames, boasting motion controls as the …

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Smart Nora vs Nitetronic Anti-Snoring Pillows [2024]

In Smart Home by Tim Brennan

In this deep dive comparison between Smart Nora vs Nitetronic Goodnite, I’ll share my personal experience testing these smart anti-snore pillows. My Snoring Fix: How I Saved My Relationship h, all right. I admit it. I snore. Big time. In fact, my snorning was so loud that my girlfriend started waking me up in the middle of the night just …

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How To Stop Hue Lights Turning On After Power Outage [2024]

In Smart Lights by Tim Brennan

Have you ever wondered what happens with smart lights after a power outage? Well, if you have Phillips Hue lights and don’t make this change, they could ALL come back on. Even in the middle of the night, while you are sleeping. In this post, I will show you exactly what you need to do to prevent this from happening. …

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Rollicool Review 2024: Is This the Best Smart Portable AC?

In Heating & Cooling by Tim Brennan

In this Rollicool review, I give my honest take on what I like about this 14,000 BTU “smart” air conditioner from Rollibot — and what I don’t. When the summer heat hit my home office /bedroom, my trusty Ukoke 8,000 BTU Smart Portable Air Conditioner started to feel a bit underpowered. I needed something more robust to handle the rising …

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Echo Dot 5th Gen vs 4th Gen: Big Orb Update? [2024]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I compare Amazon’s latest Echo Dot 5th Gen vs 4th Gen, its predecessor. If you are short on time and want to learn the key differences between the two, here they are: Echo Dot 5th Gen enhances audio with a 1.73″ speaker and improved bass, adding a built-in Eero Wi-Fi extender, temperature, and motion sensors for advanced …

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7 Best Alexa Outdoor Speakers [2024 Update]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I compare the seven very best Alexa outdoor speakers that you can buy right now. I’ll include some great-sounding options for beach, yard, pool, deck, and patio. This way, Alexa can help you get your groove on while you are chilling outside. If you simply want to know the best Alexa speakers for the outdoors, they are: …

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9 Best Echo Show Compatible Cameras [2024 Update]

In Home Security by Tim Brennan

Dang-you, Amazon Prime Day! I now own an Echo Show 15, 10, 8, and 5, and I have been thinking about adding at least two Echo Show compatible cameras to my Amazon smart home ecosystem. In my typical O.C.D. fashion, I have been researching cameras like crazy, and here is what I found out about indoor and outdoor cams. Here …