Author: Michael Comaous
Michael Comaous is a dedicated professional with a passion for technology, innovation, and creative problem-solving. Over the years, he has built experience across multiple industries, combining strategic thinking with hands-on expertise to deliver meaningful results. Michael is known for his curiosity, attention to detail, and ability to explain complex topics in a clear and approachable way. Whether he’s working on new projects, writing, or collaborating with others, he brings energy and a forward-thinking mindset to everything he does.
A smart speaker makes for an easy first step into smart home technology. Before you kit out your house with thousands of dollars of lighting and security upgrades, you can familiarize yourself with voice-assistant technology while enjoying music, podcasts, and news in a hands-free home environment. Here are our top picks in several categories. If you want information about smart speakers in addition to our top recommendations, scroll down the page to read our in-depth buyers’ guide. Amazon Echo Spot (2024) – Best smart speaker for most people Pros Ultrasonic motion detection can trigger Alexa routines Bright, easy-to-read display Can…
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy sees an opportunity to deliver ads to users during their conversations with the company’s AI-powered digital assistant, Alexa+, he said during Amazon’s second-quarter earnings call Thursday. “People are excited about the devices that they can buy from us that has Alexa+ enabled in it. People do a lot of shopping [with Alexa+]; it’s a delightful shopping experience that will keep getting better,” said Jassy on the call with investors and Wall Street analysts. “I think over time, there will be opportunities, as people are engaging in more multi-turn conversations, to have advertising play a role to…
Digital nomads will know the struggle of having reliable internet. Well, for those constantly on the move, the most common internet solutions are either Starlink or cellular data. And we’re not referring to just using your smartphone hotspot feature. It’s often better to have a dedicated mobile data device like the Netgear 4G LTE Broadband Modem (LM1200), which is currently on sale for a mere $19.99! Buy the Netgear 4G LTE Broadband Modem LM1200 for just $19.99 ($30 off)This offer is available from Amazon. This is a record-low price for this product, so there has never been a better time…
Summary Cache files are a form of temporary digital data that accumulate as you use a phone, tablet, or computer. Cache is useful for optimizing system performance, doing so by ‘designating’ frequently accessed files for quick access. Here’s how to clear the cache on your iPhone (and, by extension, your iPad). Cache files are a type of digital data that accumulate on a gadget as you use it. All operating systems perform data caching, as it allows for quick and efficient referencing of frequently-accessed information. For the most part, modern platforms are sophisticated in their cache management, but sometimes you…
Kerry Wan/ZDNETI’ve been fairly vocal recently that Samsung’s One UI 7 is my favorite Android skin. It is fast, responsive, and intuitive. But nothing comes fine-tuned to your experience straight out of the box. You need to personalize your smartphone to make it more appealing. I change almost a dozen settings on every Samsung Galaxy phone to best suit my needs, and I believe these will elevate your user experience, too. Also: The best Samsung phones to buyFrom setting the highest available screen resolution to more privacy-focused features, here are 10 Galaxy phone settings (plus a bonus) that I recommend changing…
Check out CNET Money’s weekly mortgage rate forecast for a more in-depth look at what’s next for Fed rate cuts, labor data and inflation. The average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate is 6.72% today, a decrease of -0.03% over the last week. The average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 5.97%, which is an increase of 0.06% compared to a week ago. You could get a lower mortgage interest rate by making a higher down payment, improving your credit score or buying mortgage points. Today’s mortgage rates Mortgage Refinance Today’s average mortgage rates on August 01, 2025, compared with…
CMA says UK cloud market is uncompetitiveAWS and Microsoft account for 30-40% of the UK market eachThe two companies disagree with the CMA’s findingsThe UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has determined Britain’s cloud market shows too many anticompetitive traits, with Microsoft and AWS each holding around 30-40% of the UK market in 2024 and hyperscaler concentration especially high in infrastructure-as-a-service.At the same time, fewer than 1% of customers switch providers annually and multicloud usage is rare (particularly among SMEs with more limited budgets).The CMA has blamed high egress fees, incompatible interfaces, latency and skills gaps for widespread vendor lock-in,…
Apple has been the target of a fair amount of criticism over the past year, from its AI missteps to a strong distaste for its new design ethos. But the numbers don’t lie, and if Apple knows how to do anything it’s sell iPhones. Specifically, three billion of them, as CEO Tim Cook announced on the company’s earnings call today.That’s an impressive number on its own, but it’s even wilder when you consider that Apple is picking up the pace. The iPhone was introduced in 2007 and the company reached 1 billion iPhones sold nine years later in 2016. Getting…
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revealed a major milestone, too. The iPhone has officially hit 3 billion units sold since its launch back in 2007.It took Apple nine years to sell the first billion, with that milestone reached in 2016. Now, nine years later, the company has sold another 2 billion, showing just how much the iPhone’s popularity has grown over time.But while Apple celebrates the 3 billion mark, it has been having a rougher time on Wall Street lately. The company has slipped behind Nvidia and Microsoft in the race for most valuable company. So maybe what is even more worth celebrating is that…