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Netflix will drop support for its app on PlayStation 3 and other decade-old devices, with a March 2, 2026 deadline; older smart TVs and set-top boxes will also lose Netflix access, and while no official announcement has been made, notices shared on Reddit and X corroborate the change, affecting over 87 million devices.
Amazon says Alexa+ is now available in the U.S. as a free Prime member benefit, giving Prime households unlimited access to the full Alexa+ feature set across Alexa-enabled devices, Alexa.com, and the Alexa app; non-Prime users can try a free Alexa+ chat experience, and a separate unlimited plan costs $19.99 per month. Powered by a new AI architecture from Amazon Nova and Anthropic, Alexa+ can manage tasks, schedules, reservations, shopping, and home automation across devices, with memory of past interactions and deeper conversations across platforms.
OnePlus has announced the official list of devices set to receive the Android 16 update with OxygenOS 16, starting in November for recent models and continuing through early 2026 for older devices, featuring a redesign and new AI features.
Jony Ive expressed a desire for OpenAI's upcoming devices to enhance human happiness, highlighting concerns about our current complex relationship with technology, during a conference where OpenAI's CEO and Ive discussed developing a new family of devices.
Amazon held a live event in NYC to unveil new devices including Echo and Kindle, with updates to Alexa possibly announced, marking their first major hardware event since 2023, featuring Panos Panay as the new hardware chief.
Google has revealed it is not currently developing tablets, smart rings, flip phones, or glasses, and is uncertain about releasing its own glasses in the future, focusing instead on its Pixel phones and watches while exploring other device categories.
Apple has launched AppleCare One, a $19.99 monthly subscription offering coverage for up to three Apple devices, including repairs, support, battery, and theft/loss protection, with options to add more devices for $5.99 each, providing a bundled alternative to separate AppleCare+ plans.
The article provides tips on enhancing the security of your phone or tablet, emphasizing the importance of adding extra layers of protection to safeguard personal data and privacy.
If you're having trouble hearing dialog in movies and shows, there are several solutions you can try. Start by checking the audio and subtitle options in your streaming apps, such as Netflix's closed captions or Amazon Prime Video's Dialog Boost. Adjust settings on your devices, like Apple TV's Enhance Dialog or Sony's Voice Zoom. Ensure your surround sound setup matches your speaker configuration, and consider using soundbars with speech enhancement features. Alternatively, listen through headphones to control volume without disturbing others.
Samsung is expanding its Galaxy AI features to eight new devices including the Galaxy S22 series, Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4, and Tab S8 series as part of the One UI 6.1 update, bringing features like Chat assist, Interpreter, Note Assist, and more. However, the Instant Slow-Mo feature available on the S24 and S23 series will not be included. The rollout is expected in early May.
Samsung has confirmed that its Galaxy AI features will be coming to more devices soon, as it expands language support for the AI features. The currently supported devices include the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Flip5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series, with more devices expected to be added in the future. Rumors suggest that older devices like the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 4 could be next in line to receive the Galaxy AI features.
The Verge staff members share their favorite smart home devices, including a robovac, home hub ecosystem, smart garage opener, elaborate light switch, reliable smart plug, smart bed, holiday string lights, doorbell cam, door lock upgrade, and reminders and weather reports. These devices range from efficient and inexpensive to elaborate and costly, providing convenience, energy savings, better sleep, and improved home security.
Amazon is offering discounts of up to 60% on a wide range of its smart home devices, including smart speakers, home security cameras, tablets, and more, as part of an early Presidents Day sale. The deals are time-limited, with significant savings on products such as the Eero Pro 6 mesh router system and Echo Show devices. Discounts of up to 40% are also available on Echo speakers, accessories, and devices designed for children.
Qualcomm's first-quarter earnings report showed a 16% increase in revenue from its handsets division, driven by a shift towards more expensive devices and chips, reflecting consumers' demand for more use cases and capabilities in their smartphones. The company's CFO and COO, Akash Palkhiwala, highlighted the trend of increased content per phone and the transition to AI-based technology, which is expected to drive further growth and differentiation in the market. Additionally, Qualcomm is optimistic about the demand for its new chips in PCs and the strong demand for its products in China, despite concerns about the country's economic environment.
Samsung plans to limit the availability of Galaxy AI to devices released in 2023 and later, citing the need to ensure performance and quality. Despite the use of the same processor in the Galaxy S23 FE and the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy AI will not be available on the latter. The company aims to observe how the software functions on a second set of devices before expanding its availability.