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The Raspberry Pi 5 Is Launching in October: All the Details

Ready to pre-order, the new flagship model is up to three times faster than the Pi 4 and includes a bunch of extra features.

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Why the Amazon Echo Hub Might Help Make Smart Home Control Easier

The smart home hub is compatible with a number of protocols including Matter and Thread.

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Rock on the Go: Sonos Unveils the Move 2 With Stereo Sound, Better Battery Life

The new portable speaker can provide up to 24 hours of music playback, double the previous generation.

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IFA 2023: Yeelight Introduces Two New Matter-Compatible Smart Lighting Options

The lighting brand’s app will also soon add AI-driven learning and created effects.

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How to Order Amazon’s Blink Outdoor 4 Wireless Security Camera (and Why You Should)

The camera features improved image quality and a new person detection feature.

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Did You Know ChatGPT Has an App for iOS?

You can now unlock the power of ChatGPT on your iPhone. Here's how.

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Two Innocent-Looking Apps Are Slowing Down Your Windows 11 PC

The Chat and Widget icons on your Windows 11 PC may seem lightweight, but there's proof that they can take a toll on your system's resources.

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ChatGPT Is Now Available on Android

ChatGPT has been available on iOS for a while now, but it has finally arrived on Android too. Here's how to download it.

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TikTok Introduces Text Posts That Look Like Instagram Stories

TikTok seems to have taken inspiration from Instagram for its text posts feature.

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Elon Musk Begins Twitter's Transition to "X"

Twitter is going by a new name with a fresh new interim logo.

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Threads: Meta's Twitter Rival Has Arrived

The wait is over. Threads, Meta's Twitter alternative, is now available to the public.

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WhatsApp Introduces Channels That Allow You to Follow Important Updates

WhatsApp will allow users to follow broadcast channels from organizations and local officials.

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Say Goodbye to Amazon Alexa’s Celebrity Voices

You can no longer turn Alexa into the likes of Samuel L. Jackson or Shaquille O’Neal. But you can receive a refund if you purchased them from Amazon.

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Microsoft Is Adding AI Copilot to the Windows 11 Taskbar to Help With Everything

Microsoft is bringing AI to millions of Windows 11 users via the Windows taskbar. Here's what to expect.

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WhatsApp Now Lets You Edit Your Messages

WhatsApp has introduced a feature that lets users edit their sent messages—but there's an important catch.

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Microsoft Starts Rolling Out Unauthenticated Access to Bing Chat

Microsoft is bringing the power of Bing Chat AI to everyone.

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Amazon Refreshes Echo Lineup With New Echo Pop, Redesigned Echo Show 5, and More

The revamped Echo Show 5 is also available in a kid-friendly version and sports twice the bass.

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Elon Musk Has Found His Replacement for Twitter CEO

Elon Musk has announced that a new CEO has been hired to take over Twitter.

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Roku Introduces Low-Cost Home Security System

You can choose to self-monitor a home for free or purchase professional 24/7 monitoring.

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Is WhatsApp Accessing Your Mic at Night? No, It's Just a Bug

WhatsApp has responded to concerns that the app appears to be accessing some user microphones in the background.

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