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In 1991, broadband was still just a concept of the future. The network pioneers relied on copper lines, noise, and sound to set bits in motion. AOL offered a complete package: dial-up software, exclusive content, and a community, which the network desperately needed at the time.
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Do you remember the time when new consoles and handhelds were actually… innovative? Nowadays, it seems that whether it’s smartphones, consoles, or smartwatches, we’re essentially getting the same product year after year. And even if you decide to switch to a different manufacturer to shake things up, you’ll quickly realize how boring most mainstream tech has become.
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Meta has been making big strides in improving security features on its social platforms. Unfortunately, these threats are also evolving and becoming more clever, often shifting to manipulate users with fake links and pages. Now, Facebook and Instagram users are warned of a new type of login scam, or phishing, that uses emails to steal information and gain access to their accounts.
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Matter’s rollout and adoption have faced many bottlenecks in the past. However, the new smart home standard is gradually catching up through continued updates, which are enhancing smart home device support and introducing new features along the way. Following a major update last year, a new one has just been released, proving vital in improving Matter overall.
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Since its debut, the Apple Watch Ultra has stood out for its appeal to outdoor adventurers, with a bright, oversized display, rugged titanium case, physical buttons, and unique watch faces. The upcoming Ultra 3, expected in September, appears to follow that formula, with credible reports indicating major upgrades. But one thing the leaks have not mentioned, and history suggests we will not see, is longer battery life. Apple has kept endurance consistent across the Ultra line, and with no sign of change in the rumors, this could remain its most persistent limitation.
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Oura is taking another step beyond sleep and readiness scores, adding two major women’s health features to its smart ring platform: an expanded Pregnancy Insights tool and a brand-new Perimenopause Check-In.
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With the next software update from Samsung comes a change that you may not even notice at first, but the long-term effects will reverberate in years to come. With the upcoming update to Android 16 and One UI 8, Samsung will deactivate a feature that has helped many of you continue using older devices, which is also popular among hobbyists.
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Even before artificial intelligence became a buzzword, our smartphones were already multi-purpose tools. Augmented with artificial intelligence, they are even smarter, especially when they now have an agent mode like ChatGPT. I’ll tell you how to use the mode, what it can do, and what it cannot do yet.
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I review smartwatches and fitness trackers for a living because I believe they can offer an excellent overview of our physical health. I even believe they can help us change our habits. But one thing you will not see me recommend in a review is using them to measure stress. At least, not yet. The reason is simple: wearables are limited in their ability to measure stress levels. And a recent study just proved it.
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Your cars are integrating more digital technologies faster than ever, but this also increases the risk of security threats, ranging from infotainment exploits to keyless attacks. There are rare instances where the carmaker itself puts its customers and drivers at risk through security lapses. A similar case has now occurred with one carmaker, potentially exposing millions to the risk of hijacking.