How to cancel the Amazon Music Unlimited Echo plan

If you recently decided to try the Amazon Music Unlimited plan for the Amazon Echo and your 30-day free trial is coming to an end, or if you’ve already started a paid subscription, clearly written instructions for how to cancel are provided below.

An unpopular opinion: The Apple MagSafe power connector was annoying

I love Macs, but I consider myself level-headed when it comes to criticizing Apple — not an apologetic fan. That’s why I’m a bit surprised by the recent backlash against the new MacBook Pro notebook computers. I don’t share the outrage. Sure, the choice of older Skylake processors over the new Kaby Lake line is a …

Infographic: Music service options visualized with iPhone home buttons

The iPhone home button symbolizes simplicity, but, when it comes to music services — it’s anything but simple. The overlapping options offered by Apple, Google, and Amazon are terribly confusing. Below they’re visualized with multiple iPhone home buttons. Why? For the hell of it…   So there you have it, a silly post. If you found it entertaining, you …

One reason why you shouldn’t buy Google Wifi

Google announced a bunch of new hardware products today, and as I watched their presentation, it seemed clear that they wanted to be taken seriously, once and for all, as a hardware manufacturer. But then I read a statement by a tech journalist that made me question their commitment.

Amazon aims for domination with the 2nd Gen Echo Dot

When Steve Jobs introduced the original iPhone in 2007, he unveiled several major innovations — but the multitouch interface was by far the most important. It redefined the possibilities of mobile tech. Seven years later, Amazon debuted a product that may have an equally impressive input innovation. However, instead of being a sleek handheld gadget, it was a stark, voice-activated speaker. Initially, the …

How to use the Amazon Echo Dot with Sonos

The Amazon Echo Dot is a tiny gadget that acts as a digital assistant for your home. What makes it special is that it doesn’t have any screens — it’s controlled entirely with your voice. If you have a Sonos sound system, you can connect the Echo Dot to it, giving you reliable voice control of music, web …

Endearingly frustrating: A review of the Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd gen)

I’ve had the 3rd generation Nest Learning Thermostat installed in my home for the past four months, and now I want to share my experience with this sleek, sexy, and slightly frustrating gadget. If you don’t have time for a long review, here’s a quick one: Overall, I’m satisfied. It’s not perfect, but it’s far better than …

Face to Face with the General Motors EV1

On a recent trip to Washington D.C., I somewhat randomly decided to peek my head into the National Museum of American History. A few seconds after stepping into the lobby I realized it was going to be a highlight of the trip. I was standing face to face with the legendary General Motors EV1, the first mass …

Switching to an iPhone 6S after two years of Android

My friends and family were surprised when I bought an Android phone in October of 2013. I had long been pegged as an Apple fanatic. Indeed, I was a big supporter of Apple. All of my computers were Macs, I owned an iPad 2 and an Apple TV. I had been using iPhones nonstop for five …

Even with $200 billion, Apple still struggles with software development

Who is responsible for ruining Jim Dalrymple’s week? Is Drake a project manager at Apple? This story and more at www.sam-mallery.com