Topic: wi-fi connectivity
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Wyze's Budget Smart Lock Now Has Built-In Wi-Fi for Free
Wyze has released the Lock Bolt v2, an upgraded smart lock with built-in Wi-Fi at the same $79.98 price, enabling remote control via app or voice assistants for enhanced accessibility. The new model retains key features like a fast fingerprint reader and local biometric storage, while adding an i...
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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2: Major New Features & Updates
Google has released the second beta of Android 16 QPR3 for Pixel devices, featuring distinct builds for the Pixel 6/7 series and other models, with a focus on performance and bug fixes. The update addresses system stability, battery life, and connectivity issues, while also fixing app crashes, ch...
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Android 16 QPR3 Update: Adaptive Connectivity & New Battery Features
Google's Android 16 QPR3 beta introduces two new, separate toggles for Adaptive Connectivity, replacing a single on/off switch to give users more precise control. The first toggle, "Auto-switch to mobile network," maintains internet access during poor Wi-Fi, while the second, "Optimize network fo...
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8 Ways Sony Could Improve the PlayStation Portal in a New Version
The PlayStation Portal excels in remote play with a comfortable design, but future models should prioritize core enhancements like significantly faster charging and improved battery life. Key hardware upgrades needed include a better display for visual quality, official Bluetooth audio support fo...
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LIFX Unveils Smart Mirror and $30 Dimmer for Smart Bulbs
LIFX announced a major expansion of its smart lighting ecosystem, including a Matter-enabled smart mirror, its first US in-wall dimmer, and a new affordable Everyday line of bulbs and light strips. The new products, like the SuperColor mirror and Smart Dimmer, feature Matter support for broad pla...
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Top 4 Smart Scales of 2026: Expert Reviews
Several notable smart scales offer alternatives to top picks, with the Renpho MorphoScan providing similar functionality at a slightly higher price and the budget-friendly Arboleaf model delivering solid value despite a cluttered display. High-end options like the Garmin Index S2 feature a color ...
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Wyze's New Palm-Scanning Door Lock Features Backup Battery
Wyze has launched the Palm Lock, a budget-friendly smart door lock at $129.98 that uses palm vein recognition for enhanced security and supports multiple entry methods like keys, codes, and app control. The lock features energy-efficient millimeter wave radar for motion detection, offers up to si...
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Your Smart Lights Are Listening: Get Used to It
Lepro's new AI Lighting Pro series integrates a microphone directly into the power cord, enabling voice control without a separate hub or smart speaker. The series includes multiple models with a proprietary voice assistant that uses a large language model to generate dynamic lighting scenes base...
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Hue Unveils Its First Video Doorbell: See Who's There
Philips Hue has launched a wired video doorbell priced at $169, featuring 2K resolution and integration with its smart lighting system for automated light activation. The doorbell offers free 24-hour video history for motion clips without a subscription, distinguishing it from many competitors th...
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Hands-On: The Next Boox Palma Features Color E Ink and Cellular
The Boox Palma is generating buzz for its potential color E Ink display and cellular connectivity, which could bridge the gap between e-readers and smartphones. This new model may include 4G+ LTE support, addressing previous limitations and offering an alternative for users seeking reduced digita...
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GE's New Nugget Ice Maker Saves Precious Counter Space
GE has introduced two new, more compact and affordable Opal ice maker models, the GE Profile Opal Mini and Mini Pro, designed to save counter space while producing the same popular chewable nugget ice. The base Opal Mini model is expected to cost $299, uses a top-fill reservoir, and produces up t...
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Chamberlain's Smart Lock Secures Doors and Garages from Strangers
Chamberlain has launched the myQ Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock, a $279.99 device that integrates a video doorbell with facial recognition to automatically lock or unlock your door based on recognized individuals. The system's core facial recognition and advanced features, like detailed alerts and...
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Arlo Launches New AI-Powered Smart Home Security Line
Arlo Technologies has launched a new lineup of smart home security cameras, featuring AI integration and options from budget-friendly to high-performance models, including innovative 360-degree pan tilt cameras for comprehensive surveillance. The Arlo Secure service, starting at $6.67 per month, ...
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Relive Nostalgia: Play 1,000s of Classic Games for $85
The Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro is an affordable, plug-and-play device that provides instant access to thousands of pre-loaded classic games from multiple console generations on a modern TV. It features capable hardware for smooth gameplay and 4K output, along with a dual-OS design running Andro...
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DDR5 RAM and Motherboard Bundles from $219.99 at Newegg
Newegg is offering limited-time bundles that pair 16GB of TeamGroup DDR5 RAM with a new motherboard, providing savings up to 42% and effectively pricing the RAM as low as $60. The bundles, starting at $219.99, include specific motherboards for AMD and Intel platforms, such as the Asus B580 Max an...
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Acer's 2026 Gaming Laptops Get Panther Lake Power at CES
Acer announced new gaming laptops at CES 2026, including the high-end Predator Helios Neo 16S AI and more affordable Nitro V 16 AI models, all featuring Intel's next-gen Panther Lake processors and a focus on AI capabilities. The flagship Predator model boasts a top-tier Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, a...
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Birdbuddy's Smart Feeders Make Birdwatching Easy for Beginners
Birdbuddy has launched two new smart bird feeders, the premium Birdbuddy 2 and the compact, budget-friendly Birdbuddy 2 Mini, designed to make birdwatching more accessible with automatic cameras and AI identification. The flagship Birdbuddy 2 features a 2K HDR camera, slow-motion video, enhanced ...
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PlayStation Portal Update Shows Sony Needs a New Handheld
The PlayStation Portal's major software update enables cloud streaming for over 3,000 personally owned digital games, significantly expanding its utility beyond just mirroring a local PS5. Despite its commercial success and incremental improvements, the device remains fundamentally a streaming ac...
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Android Auto Update Adds Cast Support, Redesigns Music Player
Google is developing Android Auto updates, including potential Google Cast support for casting content to the car's display from other devices, enhancing in-car entertainment flexibility. The update also includes a visual refresh of the media player interface, aligning it with Google's modern Mat...
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Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar: Power, Connectivity, Compact Design
Marshall has launched the Heston 60, a more compact and affordable soundbar priced at $700/£500, available in black and cream, designed to compete with models like the Sonos Beam. Despite its smaller size, it supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, features multiple drivers and amplifiers for rich sound,...
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Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer Now $60 Off to Compete With Prime Day
The Bambu Lab A1 3D printer is now available at a $60 discount ($339), offering exceptional print quality and minimal setup, making it ideal for beginners and experienced users. Its user-friendly design includes a direct-drive extruder, 300°C hotend, and high-speed performance (500mm/s), supporti...
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Amazon Fire TV Stick: Can It Work Without Internet?
Without an internet connection, the Amazon Fire TV Stick cannot stream from major services, control smart home devices, or receive updates, rendering its standard functions unusable. By installing a custom launcher like Wolf Launcher, the device can be repurposed as a local media player to access...
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Baseus Solar Dash Cam Monitors Your Parked Car for 2 Weeks
The Baseus PrimeTrip VD1 Pro dash cam provides continuous surveillance using solar power and an integrated battery, offering up to two weeks of standby recording without draining the car's battery. It features front and rear cameras that record in 4K and 1080p respectively, with motion and impact...
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