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The best smartwatches for kids will give your little ones many of the features included in smartwatches built for adults, with a more playful approach to design and the smarts that come packed into them. These mini wearables can also track activity, let you see phone notifications, handle calls and even include things you actually won’t find on more grown-up equivalents, such as cameras. Note, if you’re looking for something a little more lightweight – you can also get fitness trackers for children. These can be found in our best fitness trackers for kids guide. There’s a growing amount of…
Summary Ultimate Ears Miniroll provides loud sound in a small size with easy connectivity to multiple devices simultaneously. The speaker offers multi-day battery life, quick charging, and an attachment strap for versatile placement. Its PartyUp connectivity allows you to use multiple Minirolls as a single sound system. Smartphone speakers are often not enough for large open spaces or if you want to share it with other people. So, whether you’re a music lover or just want a small wireless speaker to set the mood when you have friends at your place, the Ultimate Ears Miniroll will give you what you…
Music streaming services get a lot of criticism for the amount of money they pay out to musicians. And Spotify is usually condemned more than any other due to reports that it pays less per-stream than its competitors. However, Spotify has come out fighting, and defended its record over the past 10 years. Spotify Defends Its Record of Paying Musicians A recent report by Duetti claimed that, out of all the big music streaming platforms, Spotify paid musicians the least amount of money. Slide 6 of the report claimed that on average in 2024, Spotify paid out $3.00 per 1,000…
In an unexpected move, I’ve been sold on solar! Not by some sleazy salesperson. But rather Tesla (yes, the electric car brand) sent me to its Lake District house for a weekend and told me to live with it. And after a weekend, I know I’ll be installing it on my house. You see, it’s not just the solar panels that have sold me. We don’t get nearly enough sun for that. But rather, the energy system that goes with them. Here’s why I’m suddenly sold. I’m ready to say “hola” to solar While you probably know the Tesla brand…
Samsung Galaxy S – 2010 The Galaxy S is the handset that kick-started Samsung’s journey along the path to world smartphone domination. Announced in March 2010 and released in June, it packed in some of the most impressive specs available at the time. Its 1GHz ARM Hummingbird processor coupled with 512MB RAM and the most powerful graphics processing of any smartphone made it a spec-fiend’s number one choice. At 9.9mm thin (positively obese by today’s standards), it was also the thinnest smartphone in the world, with a 5MP camera and 0.3MP selfie cam to boot. While its 4in 800 x…
Reckon you’ve got a good idea for a podcast? You only need one thing to make it happen: the best podcast microphone. Yes, we are truly living in the age of the podcast, whether blasting out from a Bluetooth speaker in the office or listening on headphones in bed. From football to fitness to films, no topic is too niche to be discussed at length for legions of listeners. This means you’re probably sitting on a pod-worthy pitch right now. Whether you’re ready to broadcast your hot take to the masses or reckon recording your voice just seems like good…
Quick Links How I Find New Movies and Shows on Letterboxd There Are Other Benefits of Letterboxd, Too Most online discussions surround the latest movies and shows, but that’s not what I want to watch. I’m always on the watch for those unique hidden gems and cult status shows that fit my niche interests—and that’s why I use Letterboxd instead of Rotten Tomatoes. What Is Letterboxd? Letterboxd allows you to track movies and TV you’ve seen, write reviews and ratings for different media, create lists, and view others’ reviews. It shows trending movies for that week to help you find…
A new Nothing phone has been near the top of my personal upcoming smartphones wish list for a while now. The design-minded disruptor brand already has one of the slickest takes on Android, and stands out from the crowd with unique features like glyph lighting. Well, the next release may not be far away: the Nothing Phone 3 looks set to be revealed in March. The British firm has teased an announcement at the Mobile World Congress show, and the rumour mill has rapidly spun into action, suggesting there may actually be three models on the way. Should we expect…
If you’re looking for an ebook, it’s hard to avoid Amazon. Thanks to the online giant’s Kindle lineup of ereaders and smartphone apps, the company has a huge percentage of the market cornered. But a new ebook platform from Bookshop.org is looking to change that. You Can Support Independent, Local Bookstores The new store allows you to purchase and download ebooks from a favorite local bookstore. The chosen store will receive the profit. Profits from orders without a specified bookstore are distributed among the participating locations on the platform. You can find the platform by downloading the Bookshop.org apps on…
News45 things that will definitely happen when you move to BostonIf you’re moving to The Hub, here’s what you can expect.Written by Time Out Boston Staff & Olivia VanniWednesday August 5 2020ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsApp1. Without trying, you will end up learning the words to “Shipping Up to Boston,” “Dirty Water,” and “Sweet Caroline.” 2. You will eat a lot of so-so Italian food in the North End until someone clues you in to the real gems. 3. Your landlord will ask you to renew your one-year lease…one month after you have moved in. 4. You will recoil when someone says the word “packie”…