In July this year, Samsung shared details about a fresh update for its Expert RAW camera app that would bring two new features. In addition, the company revealed that it had pushed back Expert RAW support for older Galaxy devices, like the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Fold 2, due to issues spotted during the final validation. Samsung seems to have addressed said issues, as the Expert RAW app now finally supports the older devices.
According to a recent post on the Samsung community forums, the Expert RAW update that adds support for the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Fold 2 is now live. If you own one of these devices, you should now be able to download Expert RAW from the Galaxy Store on your phone. However, Samsung notes that you may encounter slight differences in processing time and image quality compared to Expert RAW on more recent Galaxy smartphones due to “AP and sensor limitations.”
Interestingly, the Galaxy Store listing states that Expert RAW support for the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Fold 2 comes with version 1.0.05.4 of the app. However, last month, the company released version 2.0.00.3 with a new feature and support for the Galaxy Z Fold 4. The version discrepancy leads us to believe that Expert RAW on the older devices might not offer the Custom Preset feature that rolled out with the previous update. However, we can’t confirm the same at the moment.
If you own a Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, or Galaxy Z Fold 2, download Expert RAW on your phone by following this link. Do let us know if the release includes the new feature that rolled out with the previous update by dropping a comment in the section below.
We are a week away from the launch of the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, and while we’ve known about the devices for quite some time now, it never hurts to get a closer look at the upcoming phones whenever possible. Thankfully, Google has provided another high-quality video, this time focusing on the design of the Pixel 7.
The video starts off by showing the exclusive Lemongrass colorway of the Pixel 7, giving us an extreme close-up of the bold camera visor in a brushed satin finish. The video also gives us a closer look at the Obsidian model before transitioning to the Snow variant. Although the video is short, being able to see the finer details of the smartphones gives a better appreciation for the design and the materials used. If you enjoyed the video of the Pixel 7, it’s recommended to check out the design video for the Google Pixel 7 Pro.
As far as other details about the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, we still know very little. Despite Google unveiling the handsets in May during Google I/O, it has been very careful about what it shares. So far, we know how they look, what colors they will come in, and that both models are powered by Google’s next-generation processor dubbed the Tensor G2. As far as other details, we know that the phones will be available for pre-order on October 6, the same day they will be revealed in full at the Made by Google event.
Along with the phones, Google should also shed more details about its first Wear OS device, the Pixel Watch. Hopefully, the company will have some surprises in store for the day of the announcements. Thankfully, we won’t have to wait much longer to find out, as the event will take place on October 6.
Although Apple’s latest flagship earbuds bring several improvements over the original AirPods Pro, the AirPods Pro 2 do not include the previously rumored heart rate sensor. While that may not be a deal breaker for most people, if you’re someone who wants heart rate tracking capabilities on earbuds, Anker has you covered. Its latest Soundcore Liberty 4 earbuds feature a heart rate sensor and spatial audio support, and they’re $100 cheaper than the AirPods Pro 2.
The all-new Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 are the first earbuds in Anker’s Soundcore Liberty lineup to feature dual dynamic drivers and an updated stem design. Priced at $149.99, the Liberty 4 feature pretty much everything you’d expect to see on a pair of premium TWS earbuds, including ANC support and immersive spatial audio. In addition, the earbuds also feature a heart rate tracker for fitness enthusiasts.
The Soundcore Liberty 4 also come with new CloudComfort ear tips that ensure a comfortable and secure fit, Hi-Res Audio wireless certification, ACAA 3.0 Coaxial Acoustic system for enhanced sound output, and LDAC support. As far as the battery life is concerned, Anker claims that the Liberty 4 can last up to 9 hours on a single charge with ANC off and up to 7 hours with ANC. The charging case, which features wireless charging support, adds an additional 28 hours of playtime without ANC and 24 hours with ANC.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 are available for purchase through Anker’s website, and you can order yours right away by clicking the link below. The earbuds will also be available on Amazon starting October 10 and on Best Buy by the end of October.
Note that the Liberty 4 are not the first TWS earbuds on the market with a heart rate sensor. The Amazfit PowerBuds and Jabra Elite Sports Earbuds also feature heart rate sensors, and they’re much more affordable than Anker’s latest offering.
It feels like for ages that Twitter users have been asking for a way to edit tweets. While there were plenty of rumors and inside reports, the edit button has yet to surface in an official capacity. It wasn’t until April of this year that we finally got confirmation that the company was working on it, giving users hope that it would arrive soon. Well, the time could finally be near, as the Twitter Blue account just tweeted the platform’s first-ever edited tweet.
Although this is exciting, it doesn’t really give us any answers about when the feature will come. But it does give us a good idea of how the feature will work in a live scenario. We have reported in the past how Twitter will implement multiple visual cues to show users when a tweet has been edited. We can see in the tweet there is a “last edited” message showing. The message indicates when a user last edited a tweet with a date and time. By clicking on the message, users can get more details and see how the tweet was edited.
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this is a test to make sure the edit button works, we’ll let you know how it goes
Twitter has already stated that when the feature goes live, it will be exclusive f0r Twitter Blue subscribers. Twitter Blue is a premium subscription service that gives users access to additional perks like custom app icons, the ability to undo tweets, ad-free articles, bookmark folders, and more. Blue subscribers also gain access to the Labs section, offering experimental features that can change from time to time. Recently, Twitter has been expanding its audio offerings through Labs, debuting a new Spaces tab featuring podcasts and other audio content.
The firm has even started to double down on videos on its platform, revamping its content and mimicking TikTok with an immersive and fullscreen viewing experience. Naturally, there’s no telling how any of these additions will do in the long run, but it’s good to see the platform doing as much as it can to keep things fresh. If interested in Twitter Blue, the service costs $4.99 per month, and it is available in Australia, the United States, and New Zealand.
Apple did not invent the wireless earbuds — there were several brands pumping out truly untethered earbuds up to a full year before the AirPods made its debut in late 2016. But Apple made the wireless earbuds mainstream, and whether for better or for worse, the AirPods heavily influenced the design of wireless earbuds immediately after its debut.
But the original AirPods, if we’re being honest, looked pretty ugly, nor did they sound all that great. The one-size-fits-all tip also meant they simply didn’t fit in some ears. In my opinion, it really wasn’t until 2019’s AirPods Pro did Apple put out a truly great pair of wireless earbuds. But those, too, were quickly surpassed by rivals. By 2021, I’d argue Huawei’s Freebuds Pro or Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro pumped out noticeably fuller audio with better active noise cancellation.
The new AirPods Pro 2 is Apple’s counter. They bring much improved audio and active noise cancellation, as well as slightly better battery life. For those jumping from the two-year-old AirPods Pro, the audio improvements are significant. But the wireless earbuds scene, just like the smartphone scene, has become too mature and competitive for Apple to clearly retake the throne.
The AirPods Pro 2 are excellent in almost every facet — fit and comfort, construction, and audio quality. But I can say the same about Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 Pro or Huawei’s FreeBuds 2 Pro, both of which just hit the market a couple of months ago. Even the $249 pricing is similar. But the AirPods Pro 2 has one major trick up its sleeve: it’s an Apple product, so it’s an official part of Apple’s ecosystem. And this alone will ensure almost all iPhone users pick these over, say, Samsung’s buds. And there are a lot of iPhone users in the world. The AirPods Pro 2 are almost certainly going to be a smashing sales success.
About this review: Apple Hong Kong provided me a pair of AirPods Pro 2 for review. Apple did not have any input in this review.
Apple AirPods Pro 2: Price & Availability
The AirPods Pro 2 are available for purchase across retailers, starting from September 23, 2022 for $249.
Apple AirPods Pro 2: Hardware, Design, and Fit
Looks virtually identical to the original AirPods Pro
Silicon tip comes in four sizes, including a new “XS” for a wider range of fit
Can now adjust volume directly on the earbuds
Not much has changed in terms of appearances with the AirPods Pro 2. The earbuds themselves look almost identical, with an extra vent in each bud being the differentiating factor. The case has the same overall shape but has some new hardware including a speaker (that can play a beeping sound if you can’t find it around the house) and a small looping slot for lanyard straps. There’s a newer H2 chip inside that is more powerful at handling audio and active noise cancellation (ANC), but this obviously isn’t a visible change.
Just like the previous AirPods Pro, the silicon ear tips are removable, and Apple is including four sizes this year (instead of three like most other earbuds). This means the buds will fit a wider range of ear canal sizes.
The fit is comfortable for me using the small size silicon, but I find the earbuds protrude too much from my ears for my liking. Yes, this is nothing new, AirPods have always stuck out like this. But other earbuds, even ones with stems like Huawei’s FreeBuds Pro 2, Bose’s QuietComfort 2, or Nothing’s Ear 1, do not stick out from the side as much. The AirPods Pro’s stems curve at a wider, rounder radius. If I wear the AirPods Pro 2 and Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds 2 Pro at the same time and look at a mirror, the AirPods Pro is much more noticeable.
I’m wearing the AirPods Pro 2 in my left ear and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro in the right.
It doesn’t help that the AirPods Pro 2 come in white. I think even giving it a black paint job would make the earbuds look sleeker and more discreet. But I’m pretty sure that within Apple HQ, the AirPods Pro being so noticeable is a feature, not a bug. Just like slapping a giant logo on the back of their phones and laptops, Apple wants its products to be seen and identified, and I suppose many consumers like it too. I don’t.
The stems did get a hardware upgrade — the capacitive touch panel now supports sliding motions, which is used to adjust the volume. Clicking on the sensors still brings a very satisfying haptic feedback that feels better than any other earbuds I’ve tested.
The AirPods Pro 2 (left) and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
Battery and charging
While the battery capacity inside the earbuds and the case remain the same, battery life is improved, with the AirPods Pro 2 getting six hours of playtime on a single charge. This is with ANC or transparency mode on at all times (you must use one of the two modes). If you use Spatial Audio, Apple claims the buds are good for five hours, but my unit was draining at a faster rate. I’d say four hours seems about right. The case adds another five full charges.
Apple AirPods Pro 2: Setup, Audio Quality, Features
Setting up with Apple devices is as simple as opening the lid; with Android or Windows devices, it requires the press of a button
Excellent, balanced sound
Can respond to text messages, including WhatsApp, via voice dictation
Setting up the AirPods Pro 2 is a piece of cake with my iPhone 14 Pro Max. As soon as I took the AirPods out of the box and opened the lid, the pairing screen already popped up on my iPhone. I only had to tap a button to confirm these are my AirPods, and after that, the buds also worked seamlessly with my MacBook and iPad (because they all share the same Apple ID as my iPhone) without needing to manually pair again.
Unlike some other earbuds, Apple doesn’t need you to install an additional app if you want to have more control over the AirPods. You can do so in the iPhone’s settings. These settings are more niche controls like accessibility features. For the most part, Apple doesn’t want you to fiddle with toggles and settings the way Samsung’s earbuds do.
I, however, do not always use an iPhone. In the past few days, I’ve actually put my SIM card back into the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, and pairing is still easy. I just had to long-press the button on the case to tell the AirPods to go into pairing mode and connect via the Bluetooth menu of my Android phone. After that, I encountered no issues in terms of audio quality or audio playback. However, there are some iPhone-specific features I lose out on, like the ability to have incoming notifications read to me, and the ability to respond. More on this later.
Apple doesn't want you to fiddle with toggles and settings the way other makers want you to
Audio Quality
While the AirPods Pro 2 still uses the same 11mm drivers as the previous generation AirPods Pro, Apple redesigned the amplifier and driver, plus the AirPods Pro 2 uses Apple’s new H2 chip (versus H1 in the original), and the audio output is much improved. They’re noticeably fuller and more dynamic. I do think the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 have noticeably stronger bass for that extra kick in certain tracks, but I think the AirPods Pro 2 have a well-balanced sound that favors spoken word as much as instruments. There’s a bit more consistency among audio quality whether I’m listening to Outkast or a podcast compared to Huawei’s earbuds or Beats by Dre’s audio products (which, ironically, are also owned by Apple).
The AirPods Pro (left) next to the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro (middle) and Huawei FreeBuds 2 Pro (right).
Compared to rivals, the AirPods Pro 2 have more consistency in audio quality whether I'm listening to Outkast or a podcast
Active Noise Cancellation
During Apple’s September launch event, it claimed the new AirPods Pro’s active noise cancellation (ANC) is twice as good as the original pairs, and I think it lives up to that hype. ANC here is very good, able to almost completely provide silence if I’m in a room, and does an admirable job of blocking out the extremely loud Hong Kong streets.
I think in terms of blocking out sound, the ANC here is neck and neck with the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2, and a bit better than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. However, Bose’s new earbuds, which I have not tested, apparently have even better ANC that can mute human voices better than any earbuds before them.
Unlike other earbuds which give you the option to use ANC, transparency mode, or neither, Apple only does either ANC or transparency. This is fine by me, as I find the middle option (off) to be a bit pointless. Switching between ANC and transparency mode is just a long press of the stem away. It works well. I can easily hold a conversation and hear the other end perfectly in transparency mode, even if I have music playing, provided the volume isn’t too high.
Another little touch that Apple gets right: when you switch from ANC to transparency mode or vice versa, the transition is gradual, meaning the ambient noise will fade out or fade back in, instead of abruptly getting cut off or starting like with other wireless earbuds. Such smaller details help make the experience greater than just a sum of its parts.
Phone calls, and responding to notifications
Apple repositioned the microphones of the AirPods Pro 2 and they work fine for me. I almost never make phone calls these days, but a couple of test calls went smoothly, with the other party saying they could hear me. If I take the call outside in really noisy streets, the AirPods Pro 2 will apply ANC to my voice, which makes me sound a bit digitized, but it works. Again, Hong Kong is one of the noisiest places on earth, so if I can make a call outside here, I can surely make the call without issues in California or Berlin.
One of the cool features of AirPods Pro is the ability to have Siri dictate incoming text messages, to which I can respond via voice, without touching anything. I have to say “reply,” followed by the words I want to say. And it worked very well in my testing with WhatsApp. The ability to have text messages spoken to me and respond on the earbud is not a new feature, though I just found out about it because I so very rarely use an iPhone. I actually own a pair of AirPods Max I use daily, but I usually pair it with my MacBook or Android phone.
Spatial Audio
Another exclusive feature for iPhone users is Spatial Audio, where the AirPods Pro will keep track of your head movements so if you turn your head, the audio will shift around to maintain audio direction as if you really are sitting in front of an audio source. This feature works as advertised, though I find it a bit gimmicky at times.
Should you buy the Apple AirPods Pro 2?
You should buy the AirPods Pro 2 if:
You want a pair of compact wireless buds with excellent sound and active noise cancellation
You are already immersed in Apple’s ecosystem and want earbuds that play nice with everything in it
You should not buy the AirPods Pro 2 if:
You already own the original AirPods and find audio and ANC quality perfectly fine
You are on a tighter budget
You want earbuds that look a bit more discreet in your ears
With the AirPods Pro 2, Apple didn’t try to make superficial changes. Instead, they chose to focus on improving things that matter, like battery life and audio quality. Even little things, like the ability for the AirPods Pro case to beep, are little touches that make them so easy to use.
If you can splurge, the AirPods Pro 2 are awesome
If you own an iPhone and want your first pair of wireless earbuds, the AirPods Pro 2 are easy to recommend, as long as the $249 price is acceptable. The bigger question is whether those who own standard AirPods or the first gen AirPods Pro should consider an upgrade.
I’d say this really comes down to how happy you are with your existing AirPods or AirPods Pro. If you find your current set lacking in audio or ANC quality, the AirPods Pro 2 brings enough improvements to justify the upgrade.
There’s a reason why the AirPods, and later AirPods Pro, became ubiquitous in every major city around the world. Sure, part of it is they’re the default earbuds for iPhone users, but also because they’re just really, really good.
In February this year, Apple announced that U.S. merchants would finally be able to accept payments using Tap to Pay on iPhones. At the time, the company said that the feature would become available sometime later this year. However, it did not share a definite release timeline. U.S.-based payments platform Square has now finally implemented the feature, allowing merchants to accept payments using Tap to Pay on iPhones.
The feature will be available within the Square Point of Sale (POS) iOS app, and it will allow U.S. retailers to accept payments using just an iPhone. Tap to Pay on iPhones will not require any additional hardware, and Square will not charge retailers anything extra for using the feature. Tap to Pay on iPhones is available on iPhone XS and newer models, and it is compatible with most major networks, including American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa.
In a press release, Square clarifies that Tap to Pay on iPhones won’t store users’ credit card numbers on the device or on Apple’s servers. It will utilize built-in security features on iPhones to keep the merchant’s and customer’s data secure.
Talking about the feature, Square’s Head of Financial Services, David Talach, said, “As commerce continues to rapidly evolve and contactless adoption in the U.S. continues to grow, Square is focused on ensuring sellers of all types and sizes have the technology needed to delight their customers and never miss a sale. Tap to Pay on iPhone offers a new level of accessibility for merchants to begin taking payments in minutes and processing transactions in seconds from anywhere in the store or on the go without the need for a separate payments device.”
Square sellers and merchants can use Tap to Pay on iPhones in the U.S. starting today by downloading the Square POS app.
Today, Amazon held an online event showcasing its latest hardware for 2022. Now, this wasn’t like your typical product launch event with just a few things. Instead, Amazon took things to another level, announcing device after new device in a variety of different product categories. So, in case you weren’t available, or you missed the event, we have you covered. So, sit back, relax and enjoy – here’s mostly all of the hardware that announced during Amazon’s fall hardware event.
Amazon’s latest Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock offer a simple look but deliver excellent audio thanks to its custom full-range driver, offering double the bass of previous models, and at the same time, delivering clear vocals. In addition to the audio enhancements, the devices also have new sensors, enabling contextual Alexa experiences and gesture controls. The Echo Dot with Clock can now show off more information than previous models, thanks to its upgraded high-density dot display. If that wasn’t enough, the new models will also have eero integration, giving the Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock the ability to act error Wi-Fi mesh extenders.
Amazon also announced a new Echo Dot Kids model that will come in two new designs, Owl and Dragon. The speaker will include one year of Amazon Kids Plus service, which will bring the Own and Dragon to life with new Alexa voices that can tell jokes, sing songs, say greetings, and more. Furthermore, the Kids Plus service will also include access to childrens content like thousands of ad-free books, games, videos, and more. The Echo Dot, Echo Dot with Clock, and Echo Dot Kids are now available for pre-order with release date set for October 20. The Echo Dot will cost $49.99 and will be available in Charcoal, Deep Sea Blue, and Glacier White, while the Echo Dot with Clock will cost $59.99 and will come in Cloud Blue and Glacier White. Finally, the Echo Dot Kids will cost $59.99 and will be available as an Owl or Dragon model.
The Amazon Echo Studio isn’t a completely new product, but the company did announce it in a new color, Glacier, during its latest hardware event. The new look is quite clean and bright, giving it a refreshed look that should look great in any environment. The Echo speaker is one of the best that Amazon offers, building on Echo speaker technology and taking things a step further by adding spatial audio support and frequency range extension. The smart speaker offers the most optimal sound no matter what kind of content is being listened to. Best of all, the complex and robust audio comes from a single product and doesn’t rely on a huge bulky setup. The Echo Studio costs $199.99. The Glacier model will be available starting on October 20, while the Charcoal model is currently available for sale.
The Echo Auto had been improved and revamped for 2022, looking thinner and much more portable than predecessor. The smaller footprint of the device will now allow users more flexibility when placing it into their vehicles. The Echo Auto features five microphones that are capable of listening to your requests no matter what kinds of noises are inside the car’s cabin. The device is powered by Alexa and in addition to the traditional set of commands, will give access to hands-free roadside assistance. The new Echo Auto will cost $54.99 but at the moment, Amazon does have a pre-order available or a release date.
The Halo Rise is one of Amazon’s latest products, offering a new way to track sleep behavior without the need for wearable hardware. The bedside tracker comes with sensors that can track breathing and movement, and harnesses machine learning to provide details about your night’s rest like REM, light, and deep sleep. In addition to sleep tracking, the Halo Rise can also illuminate the room with its “wake-up light” that can simulate the sunrise. Being an Amazon product, there is also integration with other Echo products and Alexa. The Halo Rise is priced at $139.99 and will first be available to those in the United States. Amazon has not set a release date for this product.
Perhaps the most surprising product announced today is the next generation Kindle that merges reading and writing. The new Kindle Scribe comes with a large 10.2-inch e-ink display coming in at 300ppi and measures in a just 5.8mm thin. For the first time, the Amazon Paperwhite display will be able to support input from a pen, and along with taking notes or scribbling in a book, you can still use the new Kindle Scribe to download and read all of your favorite books. Perhaps, best of all, the pen never needs to be charged. Like previous Kindles, the new model will offer months of battery life on a single charge. There will only be one color, Tungsten, but the unit will be available in three different models, with internal storage options of 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB. The Kindle Scribe will come priced starting at $339, with pre-orders starting today and will begin shipping on November 30.
Amazon is expanding its TV lineup, introducing its Omni QLED series featuring a 4K QLED display, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ support for the best picture quality available. The TV is able to provide this level of image quality thanks to its panel which features 96 local dimming zones. Furthermore, the TV is the first to support Amazon’s Fire TV Ambient Experience, which allows the display to react smartly without physical input from the user. For example, it can understand when a person enters a room, turning on the screen, displaying relevant information. The Omni QLED TV can also be controlled hands-free, making it a seamless experience when plopping down on a couch. Furthermore, it can display stylized image and pieces of art, taken from a collection of over 1,500 options. The all-new Fire TV Omni QLED series will be available in two sizes: a 65-inch model priced at $799.99 and a 75-inch model priced at $1,099.99. Both TVs are now available for pre-order and will be released on October 27.
The latest media player from Amazon featuring a 2Ghz octa-core processor for seamless 4K streaming and lightning fast navigation. The device will also feature an HDMI in, allowing other media devices to be connected and controlled. Furthermore, since it is an Amazon product, you’ll have access to Alexa for hands-free control of compatible devices. The Fire TV Cube is now available for pre-order for $139.99 and will be released on October 25.
Although the Echo Show 15 isn’t a new device, Amazon announced during its hardware event that the 15-inch smart display would be gaining Fire TV capabilities. Amazon stated that over 70 percent of Echo Show 15 owners used it to watch videos, so it only seemed natural to add Fire TV to the product. Perhaps best of all, the update will be free to all current and future owners. The Echo Show 15 is now currently available for sale, priced at $249.99
Amazon’s most premium remote control offering, that comes with several upgrades when compared to the standard model. The remote control features backlit keys, making it easier to navigate the buttons at night. Furthermore, it also has two programmable buttons, which can be used to store your favorite apps, but can also be used to store Alexa commands. In addition, the device offers support for voice commands and can even play an audible chime when lost. The Alexa Voice Remote Pro is now available for pre-order and costs $34.99. The remote will be available starting on November 16.
The Ring Spotlight Cam Pro offers an incredible set of security features and doesn’t require any cables when installed. The new security camera features 1080p HDR video, 3D motion detection, customizable motion zones, and more. The device can even track movement, showing a mapped trail through the camera’s Bird’s Eye View. Best of all, the camera can run completely wirelessly through a rechargeable battery or through a added solar panel. Those that prefer a traditional plug in solution will have that option. The base model is now available for pre-order priced at $229.99 and will be available on October 26.
Blink Wired Floodlight Camera and Blink Mini Pan Tilt
Along with the Ring Spotlight Cam Pro, Amazon also debuted two new Blink devices, the Blink Wired Floodlight Camera and the Blink Mini Pan Tilt. The Floodlight Camera is a wired solution powered by Amazon’s AZ2 processor and features powerful LED lighting capable of producing up to 2600 lumens. The camera offers weather resistance, two-way audio, a customizable motion detection system, and loud audible siren. The all-in-one design is perfect for easy installation and comes at a price that isn’t going to break the bank. The Blink Wired Floodlight Camera retail for $99.99. Unfortunately, Amazon has not announced a release date for the product but you can sign up to be notified.
In addition to a wired outdoor solution, Amazon also introduced a new indoor camera and camera mount system with the Blink Mini and the Blink Mini Pan Tilt. The camera can be purchased as a set with the mount or you can just choose to purchase the mount itself. By having it mounted, the camera can obtain a wider field of view thanks to the mounts range of motion. Users will be able to control the the pan and tilt access. The camera is now to pre-order for $59.99, while the mount is available for pre-order for $29.99
During its hardware presentation, Amazon debuted some news about its household robot, Astro, originally built for home monitoring purposes. Today, the firm announced new updates to the robot, bringing a wealth of new features like allowing support for up to ten caregivers for one care recipient. It also added a Remote Assist features, allowing the primary caregiver to set up Alexa routines remotely. Furthermore, it will gain the ability to better understand the world around it, learning more about objects and environments. This will first be applied to doors and windows so that it can alert owners if something is left open. Astro will now also be able to recognize cats and dogs. While Astro is available directly from Amazon, it isn’t a straight purchase like many other products on this round up and will require an invitation. You can submit your request using the link below.
