A smart display can integrate the various smart home and virtual assistant tools available to you, whether you prefer voice assistants or smartphone-like interfaces for direct control. That's exactly what Amazon's Echo Show 15 offers, and right now, the price of the wall-mountable panel is down to $199.99 ($80 off) at Amazon And Best buy.
The Echo Show 15 is a solid 15.6-inch smart display that can double as a 1080p TV thanks to Fire TV integration, making it perfect in the kitchen for showing off recipes or enjoying a side of entertainment with whatever meal you're cooking. The touchscreen lets you control a range of compatible smart home devices using various widgets and apps — which is great for viewing calendar appointments, weather, and other information at a glance — though we'll soon have to wait for the upcoming Echo Hub if you're just using it for smart home control, as The latter supports the new Matter, Thread and Zigbee standard.
However, the Echo Show 15 is especially great for checking security cameras, because it uses the extra screen size to display multiple feeds. The built-in camera lets you continue video calls with other Echo Show owners or anyone with the Alexa app; However, the quality of the sub-screen camera means it's best reserved for, say, calling granny for an emergency tutorial while your hands are tied.
I hope the reactionary revival never dies. There's something special about preserving the technology and ideas that paved the way for all the fun gadgets we enjoy today, which is why I'll probably buy another Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 camera for myself. We consider it the best instant camera for most people, and it's one that's currently at a record low of around $69.95 ($10 off) at Amazon, Best buyAnd B&H Photos.
The Fujifilm Instax Mini is one of my favorite things to give people, especially since it can help you capture memories right out of the box. You get a cartridge of Polaroid-like film to print on-demand photos, and you'll spray the resulting capture onto a wallet-sized card, which develops within a few minutes, whether you shake it violently or not. There's also a built-in flash to help in low-light situations, as well as a front-facing mirror to help with selfies.
The Instax Mini 12 is the perfect first camera for kids in particular, not only because of the attractive color range but also because it's light yet sturdy enough to withstand the ultimate bumps it may take. It's a little on the basic side in terms of features – it lacks additional shooting modes and other options, and you can't easily edit the resulting footage before printing – but that's what keeps the cost so low.
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