Technology

If you use the Apple Podcasts app to listen to your podcasts, and your home is kitted out with Amazon Echo speakers, it's now a lot easier to use the two in tandem.

How easy? Just ask Alexa to play one of the podcasts you're subscribed to, and the audio starts playing. The only setup you need to do first is syncing your Apple ID inside the Alexa

Christmas shopping for kids can be a real challenge – you don't want to present them with a thoughtful gift that will be enjoyed for a couple of days and then spend the rest of the year gathering dust. That's where tech toys come in – particularly ones that can grow with their owners and keep presenting them with more fun challenges as they learn.

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When is episode 7 of The Mandalorian on Disney Plus? While the Star Wars TV series normally releases on Fridays, next week it's on Wednesday. This is the second time the series has been released on a different day - the first episode launched on a Tuesday with the Disney Plus streaming service. 

The reason The Mandalorian episode 7 is released on a