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iOS tip: 4 ways to change the sound of Siri’s voice

iOS tip: 4 ways to change the sound of Siri’s voice

by ben patterson | May 22, 2018 | how-tos, phones, tablets

Not only will the ever-loyal Siri—you know, Apple’s voice-activated digital assistant for iPhone and iPad—cheerfully read your email, set alarms, deliver weather reports and generally be at your beck and call, she’ll even change the sound of her voice if...
How to get started with Apple Family Sharing for iPhone and iPad

How to get started with Apple Family Sharing for iPhone and iPad

by ben patterson | Mar 2, 2018 | how-tos, phones

Is your family having trouble sharing your iTunes and App Store purchases while also keeping your iMessages and other iCloud data separate? One of our readers shares his story, and I’ve got some Apple Family Sharing tips that’ll help sort everything out....
Deals: Slim portable charger, $5 Bluetooth headset, tablet stand

Deals: Slim portable charger, $5 Bluetooth headset, tablet stand

by ben patterson | Mar 2, 2018 | deals

Celebrate the end of the week with some sweet tech deals, including an ultra-slim portable charger, one of the cheapest Bluetooth headsets I’ve seen, and a tablet stand that’s compatible with Nintendo’s red-hot handheld game console. Anker PowerCore...
Deals: Samsung Bluetooth headset, cordless vacuum, car phone mount

Deals: Samsung Bluetooth headset, cordless vacuum, car phone mount

by ben patterson | Feb 27, 2018 | deals

Brighten your Tuesday with an enticing deal on a wireless Bluetooth headset from Samsung. Other deals today include a nifty cordless hand vacuum, plus a must-have accessory for iPhone and Android-toting road warriors. Maxboost Durahold Magnetic Car Mount $13.49 on...
Deals: Bargain Fire TV stick, digital kitchen scale, slim portable charger

Deals: Bargain Fire TV stick, digital kitchen scale, slim portable charger

by ben patterson | Feb 26, 2018 | deals

Ask Alexa to pick you a great movie with help from Amazon’s Fire TV stick, now on sale. Other Monday deals include a digital food scale (that I just bought!), plus a sleek portable charger that’ll keep your iPhone alive all weekend. Fire TV Stick with...
Deals: 4-port USB car charger, Bluetooth body scale, USB 3.0 hub

Deals: 4-port USB car charger, Bluetooth body scale, USB 3.0 hub

by ben patterson | Feb 23, 2018 | deals

Got a bevy of power-hungry phones and tablets in your car? Keep ’em charged with this handy (and discounted!) gadget. Other deals this Friday include a bathroom scale that connects to your iPhone, plus an accessory that’ll add more USB ports to your Mac or...
Deals: Budget travel router, Wi-Fi extender, and a cheap 1TB hard drive

Deals: Budget travel router, Wi-Fi extender, and a cheap 1TB hard drive

by ben patterson | Feb 22, 2018 | deals

Create a local wireless network wherever you go with this compact—and discounted—travel router. Other deals this Thursday include a plug-in Wi-Fi extender and a bargain portable hard drive. RavPower FileHub Plus Wireless Travel Router $33.99 on Amazon (normally $40)...
Deals: A bargain Bluetooth headset, a cheap smart plug, and a 2-in-1 USB charger

Deals: A bargain Bluetooth headset, a cheap smart plug, and a 2-in-1 USB charger

by ben patterson | Feb 20, 2018 | deals

Here’s a budget-priced Bluetooth headset that’s not afraid of a little water. Other deals this Tuesday include a USB wall charger that’s more than meets the eye, plus a compact smart plug that’s still on sale. Anker SoundBuds Surge Bluetooth...
Deals: $6 iPhone stand, smart bulb 2-pack, compact USB wall charger

Deals: $6 iPhone stand, smart bulb 2-pack, compact USB wall charger

by ben patterson | Feb 19, 2018 | deals

Happy Monday, deal hunters! Today we’ve got a reader-favorite iPhone stand that’s selling for the lowest price I’ve seen yet. Other deals this Monday include a bargain-priced pair of Wi-Fi smart bulbs, as well as a dual-port USB wall charger. Anker...
Deals: iPhone charging cable, discounted 2TB hard drive, wireless charging stand

Deals: iPhone charging cable, discounted 2TB hard drive, wireless charging stand

by ben patterson | Feb 16, 2018 | deals

Extra iPhone charging cable always come in handy, particularly when they’re six feet long. Also this Friday: one of the lowest prices I’ve seen on a two-terabyte hard drive, and a sleek wireless charging stand. Anker PowerLine II Lightning Cable (6 feet)...
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