Topic: reddit reports
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Amazon Smart Display Buyers Regret Ad Overload
Echo Show owners are increasingly frustrated by intrusive advertisements appearing on their device home screens, leading some to reconsider their reliance on Amazon's ecosystem. The volume and aggressiveness of ads have escalated, with full-screen promotions for services like Alexa+ dominating di...
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Eight Sleep Launches 'Outage Mode' After AWS Glitch Froze Smart Beds
A widespread AWS outage disrupted Eight Sleep's smart beds, locking users into preset temperatures and positions and preventing manual adjustments through the cloud-dependent app. In response, Eight Sleep developed an "outage mode" that allows the app to connect directly to Pod devices via Blueto...
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Amazon Upgrades Prime Members to Alexa Plus Automatically
Amazon is automatically upgrading Prime members to its new Alexa Plus service, powered by a large language model, to better compete with rivals like Google's Gemini, though users can revert to the classic version with a voice command. Early user feedback on the rollout has been mixed, with compla...
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Xubuntu Website Hacked to Distribute Malware
The Xubuntu website was compromised to distribute Windows malware, redirecting users attempting to download the Linux OS to a malicious file instead of legitimate installation media. The malware identified is a clipboard hijacker that targets Windows systems, replacing cryptocurrency wallet addre...
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Unlock a Secret $200 Pixel 10 Pro Discount with Google Play Points
A targeted $200 discount for the Pixel 10 Pro series is available to select Gold-tier U.S. members of the Google Play Points program, and this perk is stackable with other promotions. To claim the offer, users must log into the Google Store with the same account linked to their Play Points member...
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Razer Gaming Laptops Face PR Storm Over Hardware, Software Issues
Razer Gaming Laptops, particularly the Blade 16 and recent models, are facing widespread reports of hardware malfunctions and software glitches, including unresponsive trackpads and erratic keyboard behavior. Performance issues are linked to Razer’s Synapse software, which causes frame rate drops...
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Your Pixel May Have a Surprise Update
Google has released an unexpected second software update for Pixel phones in December, likely containing a critical fix, though no official details have been provided. The update is currently reaching newer Pixel 8, 9, and 10-series models and is unusually small, suggesting a targeted hotfix rath...
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Costco's Lego Game Boy Sets Are Cheaper Than Lego's Own
Costco and Sam’s Club are selling the new Lego Nintendo Game Boy set early at a discounted price of around $49, compared to the official $59.99, but a paid membership is required for purchase. Shoppers can easily check local warehouse stock availability using the Costco mobile app by searching fo...
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YouTube Expands AI Age Verification to More Users
YouTube is expanding AI-powered age verification to restrict underage access to mature content, causing frustration among some users due to its intrusiveness. Users flagged as potentially under 18 must verify their age via ID, selfie, or credit card or accept account limitations like blocked age-...
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Logitech Mice Glitched Due to Expired Security Certificate
A widespread issue disabled customization for Logitech mice on Macs due to an expired security certificate in Logitech's configuration software, specifically affecting the Logi Options Plus and G Hub apps. The problem, isolated to macOS because of its strict security protocols, caused apps to fai...
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