Month: March 2026
UK reverses course on AI copyright position after backlash
Chalk up a win for creative artists against AI companies. On Wednesday, the UK government abandoned its previous position on copyrighted works. It’s currently working on a data bill that, if unaltered, would have allowed AI companies like Google and OpenAI to train models on copyrighted materials without consent. Artists…
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Kasa’s Matter-compatible smart plugs are on sale for $11 a pop
If you’re looking for an easy and affordable way to add smarts to your home, you can buy two Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim smart plugs on sale for $21.99 ($8 off) at Amazon and B&H Photo. That’s the bundle’s best price in months and a good opportunity to upgrade…
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The Best Sonos Bluetooth Speaker Is $40 Off
Add the Sonos Roam 2 to your existing home setup, or take it to go with Bluetooth. Source
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My favorite robot vacuum now supports Matter
This enables voice control and smart home integrations, features that have been missing from the robot since launch. Now you can set up automations such as “Run Matic when everyone leaves home,” “Dock the robot when I arrive home,” or “Stop Matic when the door unlocks.” The Matter integration isn’t…
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Weird Nintendo never went away
Nintendo’s most recent release isn’t a console or a game, but a toy. The Talking Flower is exactly what it sounds like: a physical version of the character first introduced in Super Mario Bros. Wonder that has the capability to talk. And that’s all it really does. You can set…
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Meta’s latest creator push comes with $3,000 bonuses for posting on Facebook
Stop me if you've heard this before: Meta has a new program to lure top creator talent to Facebook and it comes with hefty bonus payments. The company is launching a new initiative aimed at popular creators who already have large followings on TikTok, YouTube or Instagram and offering them…
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