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Matter enhancements enable cheaper HomeKit devices and slicker control

Matter enhancements enable cheaper HomeKit devices and slicker control

The Matter standard – which brings HomeKit compatibility to a far broader range of devices – is getting a significant upgrade. The latest version will enable the production of lower cost HomeKit-compatible smart home devices, as well as slicker control over your existing ones … A quick recap on Matter and HomeKit Originally, brands wanting to offer HomeKit compatibility had …

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Waze will end updates for older Android devices soon

Waze will end updates for older Android devices soon

Waze is going to soon cut off access to new app updates for older Android devices, as a new update is raising the requirements. The latest Waze for Android beta updates are getting ready to cut off access to future features for anyone using older Android devices. That’s because Waze v5.9.90 and higher now requires Android 10 or higher, as …

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Nintendo Announces New ‘Hello, Mario!’ App For Switch And Mobile Devices

Nintendo Announces New ‘Hello, Mario!’ App For Switch And Mobile Devices

Image: Nintendo Nintendo has today announced it’s releasing a new line of Mario-themed products, videos and even an app designed for parents and their children. The free smart device and Switch app is officially titled ‘Hello, Mario!‘ and allows kids to interact with Mario’s face. Based on the description and footage so far, it looks a bit like the Super …

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FDA flags problems with two Boston Scientific heart devices

FDA flags problems with two Boston Scientific heart devices

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators are warning doctors and patients about safety issues with two separate Boston Scientific heart devices recently linked to injuries and deaths. The Food and Drug Administration issued two alerts Wednesday about electrical problems tied to the company’s heart-zapping defibrillator systems and a separate issue with a heart implant used to reduce stroke risk. The …

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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2025. Second quarter revenue was a record $7.7 billion, gross margin was 40%, operating loss was $134 million, net income was $872 million and diluted earnings per share was $0.54. On a non-GAAP(*) basis, …

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