Spotify founder and CEO Daniel Ek will be transitioning to the role of executive chairman on January 1 of next year. The current Co-President and Chief Product and Technology Officer Gustav Söderström and Co-President and Chief Business Officer Alex Norström will take his place as co-CEOs. “Over the last few years, I’ve turned over a … Read more
The AI-generated ‘actress’ has caused quite the controversy in the film industry, with many recalling one of the arguments from the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Learn about ‘Tilly’ here. The AI-generated ‘actress’ has caused quite the controversy in the film industry, with many recalling one of the arguments from the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Learn about ‘Tilly’ … Read more
For the third generation of its Kindle Scribe line of reading-and-writing tablets, Amazon is giving the device a makeover and two new configurations. Since its introduction in 2022, the Scribe hasn’t changed much physically, with the sophomore model mostly getting a new color. This year, Amazon is launching three flavors of the Scribe. At the … Read more
Amazon has seen the power and potential of Alexa+, its AI-powered smart assistant, and is now launching a raft of devices to support it. Today, at the company’s September 2025 devices event, the company unveiled several new Echo devices, with the Dot Max (pictured, right) leading the pack. The Echo Dot Max is a $100 … Read more
When it comes to new Echo speakers, Amazon rarely has something to show that will appeal to its customers who crave premium sound quality. The last time it did, it debuted the Echo Studio that could handle immersive Dolby Atmos and double as a home theater speaker. At its hardware event in NYC today, Amazon … Read more
During its invite-only and not live-streamed Devices and Services event today out of New York City, Amazon announced its upcoming Ring and Blink devices, new Fire TVs and streaming sticks, Kindle Scribes and, finally, a whole new Echo device lineup — including new Echo Show smart displays. The latest smart-home screens were built to showcase … Read more
Robot vacuums are more than just a gimmick. Sure, we all enjoy anthropomorphizing a Roomba from time to time, but they’re not gadgets for the sake of gadgetry — keeping your living space clean is an incredibly rewarding task to automate. The only problem is that both robot vacuums and all decent vacuums, are expensive. … Read more
What if you could just use a ton of Echo speakers as a surround sound setup for your TV? That’s basically what Amazon is trying to accomplish with its new Alexa Home Theater feature, which was announced during its 2025 device launch today. As the name implies, Alexa Home Theater works with up to five … Read more
If you’re looking to a new set of Beats earbuds but aren’t a fan of the company’s over-the-ear hook, there’s another fresh option to consider. The Apple-owned company revealed its latest model, the Powerbeats Fit, which looks a lot like the Beats Fit Pro that debuted in 2021. That’s because this new set of earbuds … Read more
If you’re looking to replace your old alarm clock with an Alexa-powered modern smart alternative then, well, you’re more overwhelmed with options than ever. But a $30 saving on last year’s updated Echo Spot might make your decision a bit easier. The latest incarnation of the diminutive Spot was introduced in July 2024, and while … Read more