Xiaomi has launched a cheaper version of the three-generation Mi Walkie Talkie. This model is dubbed Mi Walkie Talkie Lite and carries a price tag of 129 yuan ($18). The lite version is a trimmed-down ...

Q:The little GMRS walkie-talkies have gotten much cheaper, and now I'm thinking about buying a set. But I saw this notice about getting a license. What's up with that?

Walkie-talkies might feel a little old school, but they have some important advantages over smartphones when it comes to communication. They can work in areas that don’t get good (or any) cellular ...

Are you planning to spend some time in the backcountry, either hiking, camping, skiing, or simply enjoying the great outdoors? You still need some way to communicate. Cell phones aren’t a reliable ...

Those of us living the big city life often forget that there are ample places in the great outdoors where cellular signal is nonexistent. The solution? Walkie-talkies. They provide a direct line of ...

Even if you have a cellphone, there are still plenty of opportunities for a good walkie talkie in your life. Maybe you’re someone who likes to go outside hiking and camping and wants to stay in touch ...