Todd Bernhard

Apple has some serious competition for true wireless Bluetooth earbuds with the IQbuds ($269.99–$299) from Nuheara. Like the AirPods, the iQbuds are wireless Bluetooth earbuds that deliver high fidelity audio, but Nuheara go further than Apple does. In addition to music, these Bluetooth earbuds offer Speech Amplification, which can be a great alternative to expensive hearing aids. While the IQbuds are about $300, hearing aids can cost ten times that amount.

I finally embraced Apple's modern phone design, with no headphone jack. I used the headphone jack often, so I was hesitant to move to the newer iPhones without the inherent ability to charge while listening. The opportunity to use wireless charging helped; but for long plane or train rides, which I find myself on too often, you will want a way to listen and charge, via Lightning, simultaneously. Enter the Pioneer Rayz Plus ($129.95–$149.95). 

I had the opportunity to try Arlo Q 1080p HD Security Camera with Audio ($199.99) from Netgear. I liked the 1080p HD quality recording and Night Vision with Motion Alerts. I also liked two-way speaker and microphone.

Now that I have an iPhone X and iPhone 8 in my household, I'm anxious to find the ideal Qi-based wireless charger. I think I may have found it. The LAX Qi Wireless Charging Pad Stand ($26.97) from LAX Gadgets has a lot to offer.