Tag Archives: Amazon

The 5 Best Sub-$100 Paper Shredders for Junk Mail, Everyday Security, and Tax Season

Posted on 6 October 2026 by Stewart Wolpin

We found five cheap options that balance security, capacity, runtime, and convenience. Read the rest of this roundup here at Popular Mechanics.

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Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder Tested: Compact, Capable, and Affordable

Posted on 3 August 2026 by Stewart Wolpin

For small jobs, this delivers more than its low price suggests. Read the rest of this review here at Popular Mechanics.

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The Best Paper Shredders Destroy Sensitive Documents in Seconds

Posted on 19 June 2026 by Stewart Wolpin

Get rid of personal data, credit cards, medical information, old IDs, and CDs securely… By turning them into confetti. Read the rest of this roundup here at Popular Mechanics.

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Roomba Maker iRobot Declares Bankruptcy

Posted on 16 December 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

Robot vacuum cleaner pioneer, acquired by its Chinese manufacturer, is expected to continue operations; follows blocked 2024 acquisition by Amazon. Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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October Prime Day 2024 Android Smartphone Deals: Discounts Up to 50% Off

Posted on 9 October 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

Don’t miss the bargains on basic, premium, foldable, rugged, or ready-for- overseas-travel Android phones. Read the rest of this roundup here at BestProducts.com.

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iRobot’s Angle, CTA’s Shapiro Lash Out At Regulation

Posted on 22 April 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

Honored as a Digital Patriot by CTA, Roomba inventor Colin Angle used his acceptance speech to excoriate regulators who blocked Amazon’s acquisition. Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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The 10 Best 4K TVs That Guarantee a Great Viewing Experience

Posted on 8 December 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

It’s admittedly hard to detect any real differences between the dozens of bright and colorful big screen 4K TV models available now, whether they’re arrayed on a wall in a store, along shelves at your local retailer, or online. Some TVs are … Continue reading →

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SmartTechCheck Podcast iPhone Pro 15 overheating, Amazon anti-trust suit, and more

Posted on 29 September 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

John Quain and I join host Mark Vena as we tackle iPhone Pro 15 overheating reports, the anti-trust action against Amazon, “oversharing” of data with smart home devices, and Microsoft Copilot arriving in Windows 11. Watch this episode here on … Continue reading →

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CGT/RIS League of Leaders

Posted on 27 June 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

I covered four sessions at the CGT/RIS News League of Leaders meeting last week at the Amazon Ads Building in New York for Consumer Goods Technology. How Savencia Is Growing and Evolving Its DTC Strategy Sustainable Doesn’t Always Mean Expensive: … Continue reading →

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SmartTechCheck Podcast Twitter, What We Expect at CES 2023, Matter Smart Home Standard

Posted on 23 December 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

I join host Mark Vena and fellow tech journalists Rob Pegoraro and John Quain to discuss the ongoing saga at Twitter, what we expect to see at CES 2023, and details and opinions of the Matter smart home standard. Watch … Continue reading →

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