Inside LG's plan to quit phones, focus on home robotics

Plus, SpaceX's Starlink satellite broadband, home security when the power goes out, podcasts on Alexa and more.

                                                                                                                                                                               

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LG will shut down smartphone business to focus on smart home It's the end of an era for the one-time phone giant, which struggled to compete with Apple and Samsung. What is Starlink? Elon Musk's satellite internet venture explained SpaceX is launching satellites into orbit and promising to deliver high-speed broadband internet to as many users as possible. Will your home security system work if the power goes out? In case of bad weather, random power outages or burglars, here's what you need to know about battery and cellular backups. The best outdoor smart home products for spring 2021 Spring is here. See our favorite Bluetooth speakers, outdoor lights and other gadgets for your yard. Podcasts on Alexa can be perplexing so master these tips Amazon Echo devices make perfect podcast companions. We show you how to navigate the podosphere using just voice commands. What size moving truck do you need? We help you find the best truck for your stuff from popular rental providers like U-Haul and Penske. Google Sleep Sensing feature prompts privacy worries The search giant already knows what you're doing for much of your waking life. How to season a carbon steel skillet like a pro Here's the right way to season your skillet. DIGITAL COLLECTIBLES  NFTs: They're as weird as you think they are NFTs are a new kind of collectible -- entirely digital, tied to things like a video or a meme. You might scoff but people are spending big money on them.

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