Consumer Tech
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Early iPhone Duo Buyers Weigh Retention as Return Windows Close
As the initial 14-day return window closes for early adopters, some iPhone Duo owners are opting to return Apple’s new foldable device.
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Novel Consumer Gadgets Target Everyday Pains in Holiday Market
A holiday shopping guide highlights eight ingenious consumer product innovations designed to disrupt everyday routines across driving, cooking, and sleeping.
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Amazon Expands Smart Hardware Slate With Flagship Echo Show 16 And Ambient AI Tools
Amazon unveiled a $499.99 Echo Show 16 and AI-powered smart home devices, integrating real-time Ring camera tracking to upgrade home security.
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Amazon Enters Smart Frame Market With Alexa-Powered Living Room Display
Amazon has released its first digital photo frame featuring built-in Alexa, a 10-inch anti-glare screen, and AI photo curation starting at $200.
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Apple Enters Smart Display Market With $299 HomeView Hub
Apple opened preorders for the $299 HomeView smart display, introducing multi-user facial recognition, Siri AI integration, and a November 13 release date.
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Fairphone Releases Redesigned Fairbuds 2 With Expanded Battery And Repair Focus
Ethical tech brand Fairphone has released the Fairbuds 2, featuring a smaller stemmed design, doubled battery life, and modular parts.
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Apple Revamps Streaming Lineup With Advanced Processing Power and Built-In Assistant Intelligence
Apple introduced a $299 fourth-generation Apple TV 4K featuring an A19 chip, Siri AI integration, and far-field microphones for hands-free voice control.
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CMF enters portable audio market with milk carton-inspired Bluetooth speakers
CMF, Nothing’s budget sub-brand, launches the Speaker S and Speaker M Bluetooth speakers with 3D-printable custom panels, Bluetooth 6.0, and 18-hour battery life.
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UVic Grad’s Baski App Revolutionizes Grocery Savings Amidst Canada’s Code of Conduct Rollout
A University of Victoria graduate, Yashar Samim, has launched Baski, an innovative app designed to help Canadians significantly cut down on grocery expenses by comparing deals from major retailers. The app’s release coincides with Canada’s new voluntary Grocery Code of…