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Cord-cutters can watch the NBA Playoffs without cable
You will likely need a streaming subscription to watch the NBA postseason online. We've listed all your options and include links to get you started.News
Yes, you'll be able to keep 'Hey Siri' as Siri's only trigger phrase
One of the big changes coming with iOS 17 is the ability to drop "Hey" from the "Hey Siri" tigger phrase, but the standard "Hey Siri" will still be an option.Feature
Do you really need a new HDMI cable?
You probably don’t need to buy a HDMI cable to go with your new TV, but here’s how to tell for sure.News
Reolink’s CX410 2K security cam features color night vision
The first model in Reolink's new ColorX series also offers person, pet, and vehicle detection; motion-activated lighting; and PoE (Power over Ethernet) support.News
iOS 17 StandBy mode brings smart display-like features to iPhone
Coming in iOS 17, StandBy displays clock faces, smart home widgets, and photos on your iPhone's lock screen when it's horizontal.News
FaceTime is coming to Apple TV with tvOS 17
You’ll finally be able to make FaceTime calls over your Apple TV with a little help from your iPhone.News
Apple will simplify Siri's wake word with iOS 17
Soon you won't need to say "Hey" before chatting with Apple's Siri on the iPhone. Back-to-back Siri commands without the wake word are also coming soon.News
IFTTT is killing its pay-what-you-want Legacy Pro plan
IFTTT originally pledged to honor its set-your-own-price plan for legacy users "forever," but the web applet service appears to be reneging on its promise.News
TP-Link’s new Tapo outdoor security cam boasts color night vision
The Tapo C325WB doesn’t rely on LED spotlights to record 2K-resolution video in color under low light conditions.News
Google Assistant to drop support for third-party notes apps
Starting next month, Google Assistant will only be able to create notes and lists on Google Keep, leaving AnyList and Bring users high and dry.News
Amazon to pay $30M to settle the FTC's Alexa, Ring complaints
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission had accused Amazon of illegally gathering data from kids through their Alexa profiles, as well as mishandling Ring videos.News
Google ends support for first Chromecast after 10-year run
Originally released back in 2013, the first-generation Chromecast had an impressively long run for a streaming video player.Updated
Amazon yanks Alexa’s paid celebrity voices, offers refunds
Alexa’s ability to speak in Samuel L. Jackson’s voice is already gone, and the Melissa McCarthy and Shaquille O’Neal voices are getting the hook soon.News
Wyze Cam Floodlight Pro promises high-end security for less
The budget-priced smart home device bolts a 2.5K-resolution security camera to a trio of articulated floodlights delivering up to 3,000 lumens of brightness.News
Abode Systems announces a low-cost DIY home security system
Stripping out smart home features such as Zigbee, Z-Wave, and HomeKit certification results in a simpler, less-expensive hub focused exclusively on security.Cord-Cutter Confidential
Netflix's password sharing "crackdown" is more of a fishing expedition
Netflix rolls out new rules against password sharing, but cracks in the paywall remain.News
Apple iOS 17 might turn your iPhone into a smart display
The next version of iOS could make your iPhone act like a smart display when it's locked and positioned horizontally, according to a report.News
Netflix just made it a lot easier to sort your My List titles
Netflix is adding a big improvement to its mobile app: a new sorting option for "My List". Here's how it works.News
Govee's first Matter product is a 6.5-foot color light strip
Govee is delivering on its Matter promises with a multicolor light strip that works with Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, and Samsung SmartThings.News