Amazon announced a new device called the Glow during its fall product launch event, a $250 video chatting gadget that allows children to virtually interact with loved ones by playing games and reading books together. Although the company has been selling the Echo Dot Kids Edition for years, it’s rare for Amazon to develop an …

TikTok is jumping into the world of NFTs, with a new collection of biddable moments inspired by the trending videos produced by top artists on the platform, including Lil Nas X, the company said on Thursday. “Building on our commitment to helping creators achieve their goals in the growing creator economy, TikTok NFTs provide a way for creators to be …

Some may view Apple’s MagSafe chargers and batteries as the next step toward an iPhone with no power port at all, but for right now it’s a great way to ensure wireless charging works every time. With MagSafe tech, you never have to worry about your phone being on a charger without actually charging — because the wireless charging parts …

QR codes (Quick Response, if you’re curious) are those square barcode-looking things you might have seen that, when scanned by your Android smartphone or iPhone, can send you immediately to a relevant webpage or download an app without having to type in a complicated URL.  They can be great time-savers but they’re not always obvious in how to use them, …

Boost Mobile’s newest phone, the Celero5G, is launching for $279 — and it will include unlimited talk, text and data for 12 months, if you preorder it by the end of October. The phone will be available this fall. This phone comes after Dish Network purchased Boost Mobile — a prepaid phone provider — from T-Mobile last year, while the …

Widgets are mini versions of your apps that live on your iPhone‘s home screen, providing information at a glance or giving instant access to a variety of tasks, without having to fire up the app every time. These helpful squares can be used in a wide variety of helpful ways, or can simply help make your home screen more personal. …

Spotify is adding listener polls and more open-ended Q&As as a way for creators to widen interactivity with their audiences on its streaming service’s mobile apps, starting with certain podcasts. The features, which had been in testing earlier this year, will roll out starting Thursday with podcasts produced with Anchor, the podcast creation platform that Spotify bought in 2019. Spotify listeners …

Yes, the streaming landscape is getting crowded: In addition to Disney Plus, Paramount Plus and Netflix, Discovery Plus is looking to hook viewers with a new deal. For a limited time, you can get 40% off a 12-month subscription. That’s a price of $36 for a year (billed at signing), which averages out to just $3 per month. See at Discovery …

Vivo on Thursday launched three phones as part of its X70 series, made up of the X70, X70 Pro, and X70 Pro Plus. Vivo, one of China’s biggest phone brands, is billing the range as a “professional photography flagship, extending its partnership with German lensmaker Zeiss.   Of the trio, the X70 Pro Plus is the most souped-up phone. It …

Incase, which designs bags and other protection for creatives, announced a new collection Thursday that puts a focus on using sustainable and recycled materials. Called ARC, short for “A Responsible Carry,” the collection consists of three backpacks and a tote: the Travel Pack, Commuter Pack, Daypack and Tech Tote. All of the bags are made from recycled polyester with a …