Considering kids come out of the womb knowing how to use an iPhone nowadays, you'll probably be surprised to hear that a good chunk of society hasn't cut the landline cord just yet: In 2018, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey found that one in three American homes rely on both wireless and landline phone services to stay connected. 

Whether you are one of these landline holdouts or you know someone who is (*cough cough* Mom and Dad), it's easy to bring your home phone situation into the 21st century with the Amazon Echo Connect. The compact device uses your existing service to turn the Amazon Echo into a voice-controlled speakerphone, and for a limited time, it's on sale for 30% off.  Read more...

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