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shopping1 year ago•1 min saved

Top Tech Gifts for the Holiday Season: Trending Gadgets and Budget Finds

The holiday season is a prime time for tech gift shopping, with a wide range of gadgets available for every budget and interest, from earbuds and headphones to tablets, cameras, and fitness trackers. Despite missing Cyber Monday deals, there are still plenty of discounts to take advantage of. The article provides a curated list of tech gifts, with links to purchase through e-commerce sites, where prices may vary. ABC receives a commission from purchases made through these links.

via Good Morning America|

#discounts #ecommerce #holidayshopping

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

FTC Warns Smart Device Makers on Software Support Transparency

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned that manufacturers of smart devices may be violating the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act if they fail to disclose the duration of software support for their products. An FTC investigation into 184 smart products revealed that most did not provide clear information on software support duration, with some using vague terms or burying details in hard-to-find sections. The FTC highlighted inconsistencies and misleading information, emphasizing the need for transparency to protect consumers.

via Ars Technica|

#consumerprotection #ftc #smartdevices

technology1 year ago•9 min saved

Leaked Docs Reveal Flaws in Alexa's AI Reboot

Amazon's development of an AI-powered version of Alexa faces significant challenges, including latency issues and compatibility problems with older Echo devices, according to leaked internal memos. These issues could delay the release of the new Alexa, codenamed Banyan, until 2025. The memos also reveal concerns about customer satisfaction and the limited number of Skills available at launch. Amazon aims to enhance Alexa's capabilities to compete with other tech giants in the AI space, but internal documents suggest substantial work remains to meet these goals.

via Fortune|

#ai #alexa #amazon

technology-consumer-electronics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Unveiling the Tech Essentials: Inside the CES 2024 Backpack"

Gizmodo's Florence Ion shares her meticulously planned packing list for covering CES 2024, featuring a mix of tech gadgets and personal comfort items. Her gear includes the Incase Facet 20L backpack, a stowable backpack trolley for ease of transport, a travel-size French press and water kettle, a Dell XPS 15 laptop with a Baseus power bank, a variety of smartphones including the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Pixel 8, and Galaxy Z Fold 5, the second-generation Galaxy Smart Tag for tracking, the Pixel Watch 2 for smart notifications, and the Logitech G705 wireless mouse. Additionally, due to recent concerns about wastewater data, she's also packing evolvetogether KN95 masks for protection.

via Gizmodo|

##ces2024 #gadgets

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"HarmonyOS Surge: Huawei's Bid for OS Dominance Amid US Crackdown"

Chinese domestic operating systems, particularly Huawei's HarmonyOS, are predicted to experience significant growth in 2024 as a result of the US crackdown on technology exports to China, which has accelerated the country's push for technological self-reliance. HarmonyOS is expected to surpass Apple's iOS as the second-largest OS in China and will be incompatible with Android. The OS is designed for the Internet of Everything era and is being adopted by major Chinese companies and even global entities like McDonald's China. This growth is part of a broader trend towards localization and security in Chinese technology development.

via Global Times|

##chineseoperatingsystems #harmonyos