On top of trumpeting about a half-billion Alexa devices sold, Amazon has unveiled a fresh collection of Echo devices, including the Echo Pop, Echo Show 5, Echo Show 5 Kids, and Echo Buds for on the go.Amazon releases new Echo devicesThe company is introducing more products that use artificial intelligence and says that people have recently purchased over half a billion Alexa devices. Additionally, usage of Alexa, Amazon's AI assistant, increased by 35% in 2022. Read more...

The Apple Watch Series 8 isn’t a massive step up from the prior model, but it does offer a few new features. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge In September, Apple launched its latest batch of smartwatches, introducing the first-ever Ultra ($799) alongside the Series 8 ($399) and a new Apple Watch SE ($249). Each wearable has its own pros and cons associated with it, but the introduction of the high-end Ultra also means there are now more Apple Watch models on the market before than ever before — and a lot more deals to be had. But with all of those options, which one should you pick? Generally speaking, you want to buy the newest watch…

The Google Pixel 6A lacks support for wireless charging but is $150 cheaper than the Pixel 7A. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge There’s a new midrange Google Pixel phone in town, true, but the Pixel 6A still offers a lot of bang for your buck if you’re trying to save money. That’s especially true today, given that right now, you can buy the phone unlocked for $329.99 to $349 (about $100 off) with 128GB of storage in select colors from Amazon and Best Buy. If you activate it today, you can also save an additional $50 at Best Buy. Like the new Pixel 7A, the phone offers a 6.1-inch OLED panel and long battery life but costs…

New concert discovery features in Apple Maps and Apple Music give music fans and artists more ways to connect. Apple Music on Tuesday expanded its curation efforts into live shows, introducing new concert discovery features on Apple Maps and Apple Music. Together, these new features celebrate the joy of live music, and give fans and artists more ways to connect. On Maps, more than 40 new Guides, each expertly curated by Apple Music editors, highlight the best venues to experience live music in some of the world’s leading culture hubs. From landmark Viennese symphony halls to cutting-edge techno clubs in Brooklyn and Tokyo, these hand-picked selections — currently spanning over 10 cities — are all music fans need for an…

New concert discovery features in Apple Maps and Apple Music give music fans and artists more ways to connect. Apple Music on Tuesday expanded its curation efforts into live shows, introducing new concert discovery features on Apple Maps and Apple Music. Together, these new features celebrate the joy of live music, and give fans and artists more ways to connect. On Maps, more than 40 new Guides, each expertly curated by Apple Music editors, highlight the best venues to experience live music in some of the world’s leading culture hubs. From landmark Viennese symphony halls to cutting-edge techno clubs in Brooklyn and Tokyo, these hand-picked selections — currently spanning over 10 cities — are all music fans need for an…

Apple Music is expanding its curation efforts into live shows, introducing new concert discovery features on Apple Maps and Apple Music.