Whether you’re hanging out in the backyard or prepping for a party, putting your portable speaker in the right place will ...

A sunrise alarm clock uses gradual light and gentle sounds to wake you more naturally. It can also double as a night light ...

The new Bluetooth speakers can pair with up to 100 units at once, turning a budget gadget into a fun party trick.

Big enough to run laptops, speakers and outdoor projectors, these compact power stations go far beyond phone power banks — ...

Ahead of CES 2026, Samsung announced a pair of new Bluetooth smart speakers in its Music Studio series. It includes the Music Studio 7 (LS70H) and the Music Studio 5 (LS50H), and their sound, sleek ...

Apple doesn't directly offer users the option to change the charging sound, but you can set up an automation using the Shortcuts app. This will allow you to play your favorite music, a short audio ...

This new Bluetooth speaker underlines how IKEA's taking the fight to the rest of the smart home world, with solid sound at a ...

The Ikea Kallsup Bluetooth speaker was launched at CES 2026. It costs $10 and supports chaining 100 speakers together.

Dolby introduced its FlexConnect technology a few years ago, vowing that it would allow customers to position soundbars and ...

A reader is troubled by the sharp-edged advice being meted out to younger relatives but reluctant to get involved in the conflicts.

In short, don't put a camera above or adjacent to any exhaust vent or heat source. The narrow alleyway between your home and your neighbor's house is a sketchy area because, normally, you can't see ...

Sometimes life can get in the way of meeting our ambitions. NPR's Life Kit podcast host Marielle Segarra gives us some practical, daily life tips to set us up for success in 2026.