Topic: device limitations
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This $1,500 Robot Cooks Dinner While You Work
The Posha is a $1,500 autonomous countertop robot that uses a robotic arm, computer vision, and automated dispensers to cook complete meals from a vast recipe library, requiring only minimal prep from the user. In practice, the device reliably produces high-quality, restaurant-rivaling meals, off...
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Your iPhone's Hidden Foldable Software, Locked by Apple
A recent hack revealed that iPhones have a hidden, capable desktop mode within their software, featuring a landscape home screen, resizable windows, and desktop-class apps, raising questions about why Apple restricts it. The discovery has sparked debate over whether Apple artificially limits devi...
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Why I Switched from Photoshop to Free Affinity Tools (And Saved Money)
Switching from Adobe's Creative Cloud to a combination of free Affinity tools and a standalone Photoshop plan can cut monthly costs in half while retaining professional creative capabilities. Canva's acquisition of Affinity made the suite free, offering robust design tools, and a Canva Pro subscr...
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Photoshop Pro Switches to Canva's Free Tools & Saves Money
Canva's acquisition of Affinity and its decision to offer these professional applications for free provides a cost-effective alternative to Adobe's subscription-based Creative Cloud, changing the creative software market. The combination of Canva Pro and free Affinity tools offers significant sav...
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Exploring Rome's Art with Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
The author unexpectedly used Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses for a solo Vatican Museum tour after their phone died, finding them surprisingly effective for navigating and identifying art like the Belvedere Torso despite connectivity issues. The glasses' live translation feature was disappointing in cr...
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The iPad Pro at 10: A Decade of Missed Opportunities
The iPad Pro initially struggled to meet user expectations as a laptop replacement due to restrictive software and limited functionality, despite its advanced hardware. Over time, Apple enhanced the iPad Pro with accessories like the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard, along with features such as US...
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Top 3 Smart Displays of 2025: Expert Tested & Reviewed
Choose a smart display based on its intended role, such as a kitchen assistant or smart home dashboard, to ensure value for money. Recommended models include the Google Nest Hub for its privacy features and gesture control, and the Echo Show 5 for affordability, while avoiding third-party Google ...
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Proton VPN Review 2025: Why It's Our Top Pick
Proton VPN evolved from Proton Mail and maintains a strong commitment to privacy and performance, distinguishing itself through consistency in a consolidating industry. The service focuses on perfecting essential VPN features, offering strong security, high speeds, and seamless operation for unin...
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Home Wind Power: My Tested Buying Guide
The Shine Turbine is a portable wind turbine designed for charging small electronics like phones and drones, offering an alternative to solar generators in areas with limited sunlight. It includes a complete kit with a turbine, stand, and cables, but setup takes around ten minutes and requires pr...
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Your Ultimate Guide to Playing Roblox in VR
Roblox VR transforms its games into immersive experiences, with modern headsets making setup more accessible than older, bulkier equipment. The platform supports a variety of VR headsets, including SteamVR-compatible devices and recent Oculus models, but not the Apple Vision Pro or some older har...
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Ugreen's Ultra-Slim Wallet Tracker: 5-Year Battery Life
The Ugreen FineTrack Slim Smart G is an ultra-slim wallet tracker with a five-year battery life, designed for Android users via Google's Find Hub, but it cannot be recharged or reused once the battery depletes. At just 1.7mm thick, it is slimmer than competitors and offers long-term convenience, ...
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AI vs. Traditional Glucose Monitor: My 2-Week Test Results
The Stelo by Dexcom is an over-the-counter CGM priced at $99 for 30 days, offering real-time glucose tracking via a smartphone app with AI-powered insights for better lifestyle choices. During testing, the Stelo showed 93% accuracy, with minimal discomfort and features like spike aler...
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