… Although they’re normally considered to exist in a separate category, the ban has been expanded to include “consumer-grade portable or mobile MiFi Wi-Fi or hotspot devices for residential use.” Additionally, the ban now also covers “LTE/5G CPE devices for residential use,” which are devices that us… …
… The regulations aim to make consumer electronics easier to repair and will eventually require portable devices sold in the EU to allow battery replacements using commercially available tools. …
… There doesn’t seem to be a backup plan in place to address a non-functional device. Even if all the conditions are right, going all-in on T-Life also presumes the consumer is technologically competent, which is far from reality for a retail employee. …
… Smart home Samsung just made connecting IKEA's smart home devices almost effortless This SmartThings update is exactly what IKEA's new smart home devices needed. …
… The class-action effort raises some challenging questions for tech consumers and manufacturers, alike. Should companies prioritize updates that keep their devices feeling fresh and modern — even if that impacts functionality? …
… Besides a new model, we also expect Google to reveal more about Gemini’s agentic capabilities on Android devices. …
… The feature is only available for consumer Gmail accounts. …
… The feature aligns with the FDA’s General Wellness: Policy for Low-Risk Devices , including updates published in January 2026 focused on consumer wearables. …
… If you’re a Chromebook user, you’d be happy to know that Google is fully committed to supporting these devices until the end of their lifespan. Chromebooks released in 2021 and beyond promise 10 years of automatic software updates. Some older Chromebooks are also eligible for extended updates. …
… Updates for me, but not for thee Google Google has spent the better part of two years selling Gemini as the future of Pixel. Leaving devices behind after a single generation is a terrible look, especially when buyers were promised seven years of support. …