How Amazon's new book clubs work, Dell's powerful new 14-inch laptop, Wyze's security camera issue, and more

April 1, 2022

Man, there are few things we love more than a good book, except perhaps talking about the books we love with other bookworms. And since books have largely gone digital, it makes sense that book clubs are as well, right? Amazon thinks so, and now the bookselling titan has created book clubs any Amazon member can join and participate in.

But how do these clubs work? Do they cost money to join? What books are being featured? How do you join one of these clubs? We answer all these burning questions and more in today’s top story, so give a click and read up on all the details.

Other Highlights:

• Dell just revealed the most powerful 14-inch laptop to date, and they look perfect for the remote work crowd (and, uh, anyone else).
• We reviewed Satechi’s awesome 30W USB-C PD GaN wall charger, and it’s mighty impressive with lots of great features.
• Wyze left some of its security cameras vulnerable to hackers for three years, and the details of the whole event are absolutely worth a read.
• … and so much more, so keep scrolling!

-Suzanne

It’s one thing to read a great book. It’s another thing entirely  to discuss it with other similar-minded readers, and what better way to do that than with a book club? Now, you can do so easily with the brand new Amazon Book Clubs. Read More »

Frequent travelers have nightmares about waking up just before heading out, only to cringe when they see their smartphone is running on fumes—but serious mobile tech enthusiasts should keep a Satechi 30W USB-C PD GaN Wall Charger on hand to charge their devices far faster than expected. Read More »

Apple just launched the iOS and iPadOS 15.4.1 update, a small patch that addresses a battery drain issue and a zero-day vulnerability. Users should update immediately to patch the vulnerability, as Apple has evidence that it’s been exploited by hackers. Read More »

When Apple first showed off the iOS 15 update in mid-2020, it spent a lot of time talking about Apple Home Key—a new tool that stores digital house keys in your Apple Wallet. It’s a fantastic low-power feature that works hours after your iPhone battery dies, but it’s only supported by a new smart lock called the Schlage Encode Plus. Read More »

A new self-repair program from Samsung will give customers everything they need to repair Galaxy devices. In a partnership with iFixit, the phonemaker will sell official parts and help distribute repair guides for its popular products, starting with the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21, and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus. Read More »

Drones are fun for the whole family, especially when they have a camera attached! The DEERC D20 Mini Drone includes a 720p HD Wi-Fi camera and a remote control, and is designed for kids (though we think users of all ages will enjoy it). You can view a live feed of the camera and add waypoints to its journey through the smartphone app. And the included remote has a simple One Key Start/Landing button for easy controls and it even allows you to have the drone do a flip. The drone itself handles voice commands like “take off” and gesture controls for even easier handling (or, yeah, taking a gorgeous selfie).

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Despite its successful launch, Windows 11 adoption has reached a standstill. Data from AdDuplex shows that only around 19.4% of Windows users run the Windows 11 operating system,  an increase of just 0.1% over last month. Read More »

When GMC announced the Hummer EV back in 2020 for $130,000, it was a big deal, and reservations instantly sold out. The first Hummer EV shipped to a buyer in December of last year, but now, it looks like anyone who wants one will have to wait until at least 2024. Read More »

On March 6th of 2019, security researchers at Bitdefender tried to warn Wyze about three major vulnerabilities in its smart security cameras. The worst of these flaws, which gives hackers unauthorized access to a Wyze Cam’s SD card, went unfixed for three years and remains a problem in discontinued Wyze Cam V1 models. Read More »

Board games are a great way to have fun with friends and family, not to mention excellent little nostalgic adventures. If you’re a fan of light strategy games like Ticket to Ride, you’ll love Pan Am, where you can strategically run your own airline. Read More »

Just in time for summer, Spotify is sprucing up our playlists by expanding its popular blend feature that debuted last year. Now, users can collaborate and create shared playlists with their favorite artists or create a playlist with up to 10 friends. Read More »

In recent years, Dell has honed its focus on the telecommuting crowd, claiming that hybrid work “is no longer an afterthought or a privilege, it is the standard.” The company’s new, extensive lineup of laptops certainly takes that idea to the extreme, with new technology to optimize the remote work experience. Read More »

In 2017, Apple introduced the iPhone 8 and the iPhone X but skipped over the iPhone 9. In the following years, no iPhone 9 ever appeared. Why didn’t Apple release iPhone 9? We’re on the case to find out. Read More »

Google is one of many companies that love to join in on the April Fools’ Day fun every year. However, its best April Fools’ Day announcement wasn’t actually a joke at all. It was a little thing called Gmail. Read More »

Stretching before and after your workout is, undoubtedly, important. However, because everyone’s level of flexibility and limitations are different, it can be hard to achieve some positions and/or gain any benefits from them. That’s why fitness experts invented these helpful stretching tools. Read More »

Whether you are upgrading your existing setup or looking to add some extra screen real estate to your MacBook, a good monitor is a wise investment. Here are our picks for the best monitors for Mac. Read More »