This week, we look back at 2022’s biggest consumer tech stories. Then, we offer our predictions for what the next 12 months will bring.
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Sure, Kids Can Develop iPhone Apps. But It’s Not Easy
Apple’s Swift Playgrounds can help young and novice coders get started building applications—with varying degrees of success.
How to Set Up Your Kid’s ‘Smart’ Toy
Is it your child’s new best friend, or a surveillance nightmare waiting to happen? Here’s how to tell the difference.
How to Use Your Smartphone to Cope With Vision Loss (2022)
From Magnifier to Lookout, here’s how you can benefit from features on Android and Apple devices.
Nokia G400 5G Review: Fine, But With Lackluster Software Updates
The adequate budget phone has lackluster software updates, and the screen shattered when I dropped it.
19 Best After-Christmas Sales and Deals (2022): Vacuums, Phones, and Board Games
Put those gift cards to good use with these discounts on everything from tech to toys.
Bev by Black & Decker Cocktail Maker Review: Let the Robot Tend Bar
This product adds booze of your choosing to pre-mixed flavor pods, sort of like a Keurig machine for alcoholic drinks.
What Music Did You Stream in 2022? Here’s How to Find Your Recaps
From Spotify Wrapped to Apple Music Replay, these are all the services that will tell you what songs were on the soundtrack of your year.
How to Use Voice Commands on Your TV (2022): Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, and Roku TV Voice Commands
Control your television with virtual assistants or the mic on your remote using these handy tips.
Amazon Has Conquered Christmas—but Its Reign May Be Ending
The retail giant mastered the mince pie and shoved its way into the holidays. But, it’s also had to cut back on its private-label products after poor sales.