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Echo Dot 5th Gen vs 4th Gen: Which to Buy in 2025?

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this blog post, I am happy to share my experience owning both the Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen vs 4th Gen speakers for well over a year now. Alexa Smart Orb Showdown have 12 Amazon Echo devices scattered throughout my home, including multiple Echo Dots from nearly every generation. The Echo Dot 5th Gen brought some welcome new features, …

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5 Best Remotes that Work with Alexa [2025 Update]

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

In this article, I examine five of the best remotes that work with Alexa right now. A few of them also work with Google Assistant. If you are looking for a remote that lets you control your devices using your voice, you have come to the right place. So as not to keep you in suspense, here are my top …

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5 Best Smart Air Fryers of 2025 [2 Work with Alexa!]

In Smart Home by Tim Brennan

In this blog post, I happily share the five best smart air fryers you can get this year. A Smarter Way to Fry gotta admit-I love me some French fries. Besides fries, I don’t eat fried food often; I usually feel kind of sick afterward. Well, that was before a friend introduced me to the magical world of air frying. …

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Echo Show 8 vs 5: Which Alexa Display Wins in 2025?

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this post, I will give you the lowdown on the latest Echo Show 8 vs 5 smart displays from Amazon. A Choice Between the 8” or 5” Echo Shows have two Echo Show 8s-one 3rd Gen and one 2nd Gen-on my bedside tables, and a white Echo Show 5 sitting on the top-left corner of my desk. Apparently, I’m …

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9 Best Echo Show Compatible Cameras [2025 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 …

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Echo Show 10 vs 15: Is Bigger Better in 2025?

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

If you’re trying to decide between Amazon Echo Show 10 vs 15, this smart display comparison highlights the key differences and helps you choose the best Echo Show for your home. Echo Show 10 vs 15: Showdown s an Amazon Alexa tech influencer, I’ve reviewed nearly every Echo device out there. The Echo Show 10 has been my kitchen counter …

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SAMMIX vs Frameo vs Skyzoo: Best Digital Frame [2025]

In Digital Frames by Tim Brennan

In this article, I compare SAMMIX vs Frameo vs Skyzoo digital photo frames, focusing on the popular 10.1-inch models to help you find the best budget digital frame for your favorite pics. #1. SAMMIX Digital Frame #2. Skyzoo Digital Frame #3. Frameo Digital Frame The Best Budget Digital Frame to Gift? ith the holidays fast approaching and so little time …

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Yay, Alexa! 9 Best Amazon Devices for Kids [2025]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this post, I review nine of the very best Amazon devices for kids ages three and up. Whether you have kids of your own or are looking to pick up a little something for a member of the younger set, these gadgets all make great gifts kids are sure to love. Here are my picks for the best Amazon …