With a few smart speakers, you’ve got a way to talk to any room in your house.
Is your iPhone speaker too quiet? The likely culprit will gross you out
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What’s dirtier — your phone or toilet? The answer probably won’t surprise you. Your gadgets get constant use, and this adds to the grime. Here are the top five dirtiest devices.
Apart from spreading germs and turning your stomach, a dirty phone can cause you to question your hearing. We’ll explain below.
Can you hear me now?
Have you been having problems hearing people on the phone? What about playing music or movies through your phone’s speaker? Do things sound muffled?
Before you schedule a hearing test, think of all the places you put your phone every day: in your pocket or purse, on your desk, in your car’s cup holder, or on the dinner table. And though we don’t condone it, the bathroom.
Your phone picks up lint, dust, dirt and grime wherever you go. All that stuff gets into the nooks and crevices, some of which you need to operate the phone.
Your iPhone’s microphones and speakers are located in various areas: at the top-front in the notch, at the bottom and even in the camera array on the back.
They all work together to capture the sound around you when shooting video, to hear people better when you’re on the phone and to provide optimal sound when watching a movie or TV show, listening to music or on a call with the speaker turned on.
If these components get jammed with dirt, you’ll have problems hearing anything, and so will the people talking to you. The simple solution is to clean your phone, right? Yes, but you have to be careful or you can make things worse.
Here are some products to help safely clean and disinfect your phone.
Reusable cleaning gel
This goop picks up dust and dirt from deep crevices, including your phone’s speaker and microphone ports. It also safely cleans your keyboard, printer, speakers, camera, TV remote and other electronics.
Best bath accessories to treat yourself after a long week
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It’s been a long, hard week. You’re tired, and you’ve earned rest. But it’s not always easy to wind down and relax. You need to make time for yourself. There’s no better way to do that than with these affordable bath accessories that grant you the relaxation you need without taking up too much of your time.
Don’t buy any Amazon tech now: They’re showing off new gadgets on Feb. 26. Rumor has it we’ll meet the next-gen Alexa that can handle “complex requests,” along with new Echo speakers and earbuds, too. Probably no Kindles since new models dropped in October.
Earbuds, speakers, headphones and other killer audio tech to gift this year
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When Dr. Dre introduced Beats headphones, they were a must-have. Since then, countless brands have produced everything from speakers to earbuds to blow your mind. It’s hard to go anywhere without seeing at least one person with a pair of AirPods in.
Tech roundup: 15 best tech gadgets to buy this holiday season
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The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner. That means it’s time to whip out your credit cards and start buying some gifts for your loved ones. While you’re at it, don’t forget to get a special something for yourself.
Control smart home devices with Google Home or Amazon Echo
You don’t need a big budget to create a smart home. These smart speakers can help you set up your own command center.
This gadget turns your tabletop into a phone charger - Is it worth it?
Your desk is a mess. OK, maybe not your desk specifically, but think about all the things you’ll find in the average workspace. Tap or click here to give your home office a high-tech makeover.
Start with your computer and then there’s a monitor or two (or three?) along with a keyboard and mouse. You might have a set of speakers, wireless earbuds and of course, the all-important phone charger.