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…Or, given a device’s feature set, I’m trying to figure out what the most common-sense ways are to incorporate a particular device into your daily life. Most people are…
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Solid-state batteries still aren’t ready, but gels are
…Giant says T&D’s battery has 50 percent more capacity compared to lithium-ion and allows them to reduce the frame-integrated weight by 21 percent, according to Bike Europe. We…
You can grab a Sonos Era 100 for $85 off thanks to Sonos’ latest refurb sale
…Like other Sonos speakers, the Era 100 also integrates well with the broader Sonos ecosystem. You can pair two Era 100s for stereo sound, or pair them with a Sonos soundbar. It…
Sam Altman didn’t need another lawsuit
…s-tier company.” Apple and OpenAI have in the past had a relatively positive public relationship; the two in 2024 entered into an agreement to integrate ChatGPT into Apple devices. This…
19 great Prime Day deals on our favorite charging gear
If you’re sick of your devices running out of juice early into the evening just as you’re about to go out, Prime Day is a great time to pick up…
Nuki’s Smart Lock is a better retrofit door lock
…It also supports every smart home platform through Matter, and you can still use your existing key — if you’re old-school like that. I love the button integrated into the…
The Fitbit Air takes a smarter approach to the AI health dumpster fire
…If we were only talking about the hardware, I’d have a single complaint — my “lavender” device is actually periwinkle. (I have an unhinged Vergecast clip that proves I’m right, too…
The best early Amazon Prime Day deals so far
…The soundbar supports HDMI eARC and optical audio for inputs, and it can connect to devices via Bluetooth. My interest in this model has been piqued ever since RTINGS named it one…
A first look at Google’s Project Aura glasses built with Xreal
…Making things interoperable between device form factors? Frankly, it’s the only way an in-between device like Project Aura has a shot. “I know we can make these glasses smaller and…
Amazon Alexa
…Alexa has been integrated into a wide range of devices including cars, fridges, smartwatches, lights, and security cameras. Amazon Alexa Plus can now create AI-generated podcasts Emma Roth May 18 Alexa…