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Google Retires Nest Protect and Nest x Yale Lock, Paves Way for New Smart Home Devices Google is officially discontinuing two of its longest-running Nest products, signaling a significant shift in its smart home strategy. The Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector and the Nest x Yale smart lock—both well-established in the Google Home ecosystem—are being phased out, with Google exiting both the smoke alarm and smart lock markets. Google Exits the Smoke Alarm and Smart Lock Business Despite being staples of Google’s Nest lineup, the 10-year-old Nest Protect and 7-year-old Nest x Yale lock are no longer part…

HP’s Printer Policies Spark More Outrage as Lawsuit Ends With Little Relief HP has been at the center of ongoing consumer frustration over its printer policies, particularly regarding blocking third-party ink cartridges. A class-action lawsuit aimed at addressing these issues has now concluded, but the resolution falls far short of what many affected users were hoping for. Lawsuit Outcome: No Major Wins for Consumers The legal battle, which lasted over four years in a California federal court, accused HP of restricting printer functionality through firmware updates, making it impossible for users to install third-party ink or toner cartridges. Some even…

Kindle Colorsoft Gets Its First Big Discount – Now Just $225 If you’ve been eyeing a color e-reader, now’s your chance to grab one at a discount. Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft has received its first major price drop, bringing it down from $280 to just $225—a solid 20% off its launch price. A Next-Level Kindle Experience with Color Featuring a 7-inch color display, the Kindle Colorsoft offers a paper-like reading experience that makes book covers, images, diagrams, and illustrations pop. Whether you enjoy graphic novels, manga, children’s books, or textbooks, this e-reader enhances readability while still offering a comfortable e-ink-like experience…

Snag This 27-inch Acer Predator OLED Gaming Monitor for $449 Today Only OLED gaming monitors have steadily dropped in price, but finding one under $500 is still a rare occurrence. That’s why Newegg’s latest “Shell Shocker” deal is worth a serious look—the Acer Predator X27U, a 27-inch OLED gaming monitor, is on sale for just $449.99, marking a $150 discount from its current price and more than 50% off its original retail value. A High-Performance OLED for Gamers The Predator X27U has become a favorite among gaming enthusiasts thanks to its 1440p resolution (2560×1440) and ultra-smooth 240Hz refresh rate. This…

Asus Quietly Revises Q-Release Slim PCIe Slots After Scratching Concerns Asus has revised its Q-Release Slim system, an innovative PCIe slot feature found on its high-end motherboards, following reports of GPU scratching and minor damage. This system was designed to make it easier to remove large graphics cards without pressing a latch or button, but some reviewers noticed that it could leave visible marks on GPUs. Now, recent retail images indicate that Asus has modified the design, and an official statement confirms that changes have been made for X870 motherboards. Asus Confirms Updates to Q-Release Slim Speaking to Dutch tech…

Google Releases Emergency Chrome Update to Fix Actively Exploited Vulnerability Google has released Chrome version 134.0.6998.177/178 for Windows, addressing a serious security vulnerability that is already being exploited by cybercriminals. MacOS, Linux, and Android users are still waiting for a patch, as Google has yet to announce updates for those platforms. Meanwhile, other Chromium-based browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Brave, and Vivaldi will likely release their own updates soon. A High-Risk Mojo Exploit Discovered by Security Researchers Google identified the patched vulnerability as CVE-2025-2783, a critical flaw in Mojo, which serves as the inter-process communication library within Chrome. The vulnerability…

Discord’s Desktop App Gets a Big Overhaul with a Revamped Overlay and New Look Despite past challenges, Discord continues to thrive, serving millions of users for chat, voice, video, and gaming. However, its desktop app has felt in need of an update—one that has now arrived, delivering improved visuals, better customization, and a more efficient Game Overlay. Game Overlay: Now Faster and More Game-Friendly The older Game Overlay had significant drawbacks, including performance slowdowns and anti-cheat conflicts, limiting its usability in many games. The revamped version eliminates these issues, making it faster, more stable, and compatible with more titles. This…

OpenAI Upgrades ChatGPT Voice Mode for a More Natural Conversation OpenAI has introduced a significant update to ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode, designed to offer a more natural and fluid conversational experience. The improvements focus on reducing unnecessary interruptions, ensuring that users can speak freely and pause mid-sentence without being cut off. In a new video released on OpenAI’s YouTube channel, researcher Manuka Stratta demonstrated the upgraded voice capabilities. One of the biggest complaints about voice assistants has been their tendency to interrupt when a user briefly pauses to think. OpenAI has now addressed this issue, allowing for more seamless and…

Microsoft May Be Planning Compact Surface Devices for 50th Anniversary Event Microsoft may be gearing up to introduce a new wave of smaller Surface devices, potentially aligning with its 50th-anniversary celebrations on April 4, according to a recent report. Windows Central previously reported that Microsoft is working on downsized versions of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, and new certifications appearing in China suggest that these devices could be moving closer to production. The report claims these new models will have 12-inch displays, making them smaller than any current Surface Pro or Surface Laptop models. At present, Microsoft offers the…

Microsoft Tests New Mini-Apps for Windows, Including a Revived People App Microsoft is rolling out two new applications as part of its Microsoft 365 Insider program, but they may feel familiar to longtime users. The People app, which has had a complicated history of being introduced and later scrapped, is making another comeback—this time with a stronger focus on workplace collaboration. Alongside it, Microsoft is testing a new File Search app, designed to enhance document discovery within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Both apps are currently limited to Business and Enterprise users with a Microsoft 365 license, meaning they won’t be…