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Page-turning remotes used to be a niche workaround, something readers cobbled together with third-party clip-on gadgets that tapped the screen on their behalf. Life has changed quite a bit over the past year, as the biggest names in ereaders rolled out official solutions. Rakuten’s Kobo got there first with the Kobo Remote and last week,…

You know the feeling: the show is already starting, your guests are settled, and the streaming stick is still finding its way to the home screen. Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K, priced at $159.99, targets exactly that frustration.

Smart TVs have come a long way in terms of user experience and features, with support for conveniences like AirPlay, voice control and smart hub functionality. Yet, the remote control remains an essential part of the TV experience, and yes, infrared tech is still very much alive despite most remote controls relying on Bluetooth for…