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October 30, 2026 | Electronics

Amazon’s new Alexa lineup includes the easiest smart frame, ever — and a very well-designed clock

by Christina Marfice

Makers of smart home gadgets have spent years promising us homes that practically run themselves, and here we are, still using our Alexa devices to play music and set timers — and usually not much else. Is that about to change? Amazon seems to think so, judging by its new lineup of Alexa+ devices. The new Alexa+ AI assistant can carry on more natural conversations, ask clarifying questions and coordinate more complicated requests involving multiple services. Amazon says people using its new Alexa experiences are talking to the assistant two to three times more often and asking it to do more complex things, which suggests people…

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June 17, 2022 | Education

Best national park scratch-off map

by Arabella Matthews

U.S. national parks are more popular than ever before. Visitor numbers ballooned nearly every year in the 2010s and haven’t slowed down, which…

June 17, 2022 | Bed & Bath

Best twin XL bed frame with storage

by Allen Foster

When living in a college dorm, it’s easy to accumulate clutter. A pile of clothes in the corner. A few stray books on the floor. It doesn’t take…

June 17, 2022 | Fashion

Best red bodycon dress

by Logan DeLoye

Body conscious, or "bodycon," dresses are designed to flatter every figure. They’re also comfortable enough to wear throughout the day or night.…

June 17, 2022 | Education

Best back-to-school tech for middle schoolers

by Ashton Hughes

Getting ready for the school already comes with its fair share of stressors outside of pick-up and drop-off schedules and choosing the right…

June 17, 2022 | Fashion

Best green bodycon dress

by Anabelle Weissinger

Bodycon dresses are a timeless look. Designed by Azzedine Alaia in the late 1980s to feel light, free and comfortable, they’re sleek, comfortable…

June 17, 2022 | Toys & Games

Best cornhole bag for tailgating

by Jordan Beliles

Cornhole is a very popular game that originated at get-togethers and outdoor parties in the Midwest. This casual competition is similar to horseshoes…

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