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Now You Can Use Your Android and Nest Devices to Pair With Matter

The company announced that Matter compatibility has arrived to its ecosystem of phones and devices.

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Apple’s Satellite Emergency Services Lead to Another Rescue

The iPhone 14's satellite emergency services seem to be doing their job.

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Apple Update Day: What to Expect With iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch

Notes and photos get encryption, and there's a new app called Freeform that reminds us a bit of the Nintendo DS's PictoChat.

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Amazon’s Latest Update Enables Gestures on the Echo Show

It's just one new gesture for now, though. Plus, a new text-to-speech feature and an easier way to flip on captions.

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Your Next iPad Pro or MacBook Air Could Have an OLED Display

Rumors are swirling about OLED displays coming to the iPad Pro and MacBook Air in 2024.

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The Pixel 7 Finally Gets Its Free VPN and Clear Calling in Google’s Latest Drop

There are also new features for the Pixel Watch, including sleep profiles.

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Google Messages is Finally Encrypting Group Chats

There's also some news for those of you still on Android TV. Details inside!

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10 Ugly Sweaters That’ll Bring Holiday Cheer to the Nerd in Your Life

From Microsoft stans to Apple Watch devotees, there's a Holiday sweater for everyone.

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Android’s Latest Update Lets You Share Digital Car Keys

Plus, new features for Wear OS and an accessible Reading Mode for all.

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OnePlus Attempts to One-Up Google By Committing to Four Years of Android Software Updates

Software updates are king in the Android world, where the latest version always seems like one over-the-air update away.

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Eufy Cameras Have Been Uploading Unencrypted Footage to Cloud Without Owners Knowing

Eufy apparently stores thumbnails on the cloud, even if you don't have a cloud account.

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Apple iPhone Shortage Looms as Workers in China’s ‘iPhone City’ Protest Harsh Treatment

Workers are protesting in the country, and it's trickling down to the factory where the iPhone 14 Pro is made.

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How to Set Up Your Smart Home for the Holidays

Use what you have around the house, or buy a few gadgets to up the ante on Christmas cheer.

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Google’s Accidentally Refunding Some Customers for Stadia Pro

Those who've received Stadia Pro refunds won't be asked to return the money.

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UK Regulators Want Apple to Open its App Store Doors to Cloud Gaming

Google is also under fire for its "anti-competitive" practices.

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Cloud Gaming Services, Ranked

Want to play games but don't want to commit to buying expensive hardware? Here's a list of where to start, from best to meh.

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Google Maps’ AR Live View Feature Will Now Point Out Shops, Coffee, and ATMs

Google Maps will also offer filters to help you find EV charging stations and wheelchair-accessible establishments.

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Android’s Next Flagship Processor is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Qualcomm's next-gen chip is 40% faster and more efficient, but how will it stack up to Google's Tensor chip in the Android wars?

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What It’s Like to Use Apple’s Emergency SOS Feature

That is, as long as you have an iPhone and an ample view of the sky.

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Alleged Google Pixel Fold Renders Leak, and It’s Going to Be Pricey

According to leakers it'll go for the same price as the Z Fold 4, and will have an annoying protruding camera bar.

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Now You Can Use Your Android and Nest Devices to Pair With Matter

Apple’s Satellite Emergency Services Lead to Another Rescue

Apple Update Day: What to Expect With iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch

Amazon’s Latest Update Enables Gestures on the Echo Show

Your Next iPad Pro or MacBook Air Could Have an OLED Display

The Pixel 7 Finally Gets Its Free VPN and Clear Calling in Google’s Latest Drop

Google Messages is Finally Encrypting Group Chats

10 Ugly Sweaters That’ll Bring Holiday Cheer to the Nerd in Your Life

Android’s Latest Update Lets You Share Digital Car Keys

OnePlus Attempts to One-Up Google By Committing to Four Years of Android Software Updates

Eufy Cameras Have Been Uploading Unencrypted Footage to Cloud Without Owners Knowing

Apple iPhone Shortage Looms as Workers in China’s ‘iPhone City’ Protest Harsh Treatment

How to Set Up Your Smart Home for the Holidays

Google’s Accidentally Refunding Some Customers for Stadia Pro

UK Regulators Want Apple to Open its App Store Doors to Cloud Gaming

Cloud Gaming Services, Ranked

Google Maps’ AR Live View Feature Will Now Point Out Shops, Coffee, and ATMs

Android’s Next Flagship Processor is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

What It’s Like to Use Apple’s Emergency SOS Feature

Alleged Google Pixel Fold Renders Leak, and It’s Going to Be Pricey

Feds Sniffing Around Polymarket After Suspicious Bets

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Don’t Get Too Attached to Any AI App

‘Paradise’ Writer Teases What’s Coming in Season 3 After That Huge Twist

Trump’s New White House App Is Mildly Concerning and Weird for a Lot of Reasons

Bloodsucking Ticks Can Survive Inside Your Home Longer Than You Might Think

The Best New Toys of March 2026

Judge Denies Liking LinkedIn Post Critical of Elon Musk But Reassigns His Cases Anyway

Amazon Slashes 50% Off Keurig K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, Now a Budget Alternative to Breville and Nespresso Espresso Machines

Sun’s Latest Outburst Complicates Planned Launch of Artemis 2

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets