Consumer Technology
Smartphones, wearables, smart home devices and gadgets
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Tesla Crash Reveals Driver Overrode Autopilot at Full Throttle
A Tesla crashed into a house in Katy, Texas, killing a 76-year-old woman. The driver pressed the accelerator pedal to…
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AppleCare+ Pricing Jumps for Macs and iPads What Now
Apple just shook up its AppleCare+ pricing for Macs and iPads. The increase hits new buyers but spares those with…
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Heat Pumps Surge Ahead Despite End of US Tax Credits
Heat pumps are on fire in the US and UK—sales keep climbing, and nothing is slowing them down. Even after…
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Google Opens Google Play to Rival App Stores Starting July 22
The app store wars are heating up! On July 22, Google will start carrying third-party app stores inside Google Play.…
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How Android Auto’s Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Team Up for Wireless Magic
Wireless Android Auto feels like magic. You get your favorite apps, maps, and calls right on your car’s dashboard—without plugging…
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Understanding Google Maps’ Leaf Icon and EV Road Changes
If you use Google Maps, you might have noticed a little leaf icon on some routes. This icon points to…
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How Spotify’s New Features Change Music for Kids and Adults
Spotify is expanding its free managed accounts for kids in several countries. Starting July 15, 2026, parents in the US,…
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OpenAI’s Humanlike Smart Speaker Set for 2027 Release
OpenAI is stepping into hardware with a new device expected in 2027. The product is a rechargeable, portable speaker designed…
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California’s Big EV Rebate Sparks First-Time Buyer Boom
California just flipped the switch on a game-changing electric vehicle program. First-time EV buyers can now get up to $3,500…
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Smartphone Deals and Sports Heat Up as Canada Shifts Gears
Smartphone promotions cooled off in June. The market saw 863 deals—down 21% from May. The slowdown didn’t stop Verizon from…
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