Brian Fagioli

Amazon is hoping to redefine your TV experience with some new devices. You see, the company today unveiled a series of major updates to its Fire TV range.

Priced at $59.99 (pre-order here), the new Fire TV Stick 4K Max is Amazon's smartest and most powerful streaming stick to date. Not only does it come with the Fire TV Ambient Experience, but it also offers Wi-Fi 6E support, a 2.0 GHz quad-core processor, and an impressive 16GB storage. Its ability to showcase visuals in 4K Ultra HD coupled with Dolby Vision, HDR, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos audio promises a treat for the senses.

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When it comes to wireless mesh systems, eero has long been a popular option. The latest announcement from Amazon of the eero Max 7, its premiere WiFi 7 mesh system, should continue that popularity.

Heralded as the fastest and most robust eero to date, the eero Max 7 integrates the company’s TrueMesh networking technology with the cutting-edge WiFi 7 standard. As a result, you will get enhanced speeds, minimized interference from nearby networks, and a significant improvement in mesh latency.

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Amazon, the online retail titan, has unveiled its latest lineup of Echo devices. Ranging from the refreshed Echo Show 8 to the entirely new Echo Hub, and the fashion-centric Echo Frames. Notably, in an intriguing partnership, Amazon has joined hands with Safilo to infuse the prowess of Alexa into the iconic Carrera eyewear designs.

“Echo devices have never been more popular,” notes Daniel Rausch, vice president of Alexa and Fire TV. With the increasing dependency on Alexa for tasks, from smart home control to setting reminders, Amazon aims to enrich these experiences further with their latest offerings.

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Every year, I eagerly anticipate the latest GNOME releases, and 2023 is no exception. The team behind the GNOME project has once again gifted us a fresh version that promises to refine our everyday digital interactions. I’m excited to share that GNOME 45, code-named “Rīga”, is finally here.

One of the most visible transformations in GNOME 45 is the overhauled activities button. Previously labeled “Activities,” this button, located on the top bar, has evolved into a dynamic workspace indicator, making its function clearer to newcomers. As we bid goodbye to the old app menu, this revamp makes room for newer designs.

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Sabrent has launched a new solid state drive that's sure to delight PlayStation 5 users everywhere. The Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 8TB SSD is the largest capacity internal storage drive for PS5 on the market. It comes bundled with Sabrent's PS5-optimized heatsink for exceptional cooling performance. The M.2 drive isn’t only for the PS5, obviously; it will also work with a compatible PC.

The Sabrent 8TB Rocket 4 Plus NVMe 4.0 Gen4 PCIe M.2 Internal SSD brings a multitude of advantages to the table. Utilizing flash disk technology and a PCIe Gen4.0 x4 interface, this storage solution is a speed demon. When paired with a compatible motherboard, you can achieve mind-blowing performance speeds of up to 7100 MB/s (read) and 6600 MB/s (write). Even if you're using a PCIe Gen3 motherboard, you'll still enjoy impressive speeds of up to 3400 MB/s (read) and 3000 MB/s (write).

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The Fedora Project, ever committed to technological progress, has unveiled the Fedora Linux 39 Beta. This sets the stage for the full-fledged Fedora Linux 39 release, which is expected to be launched at the end of October.

Diverse desktop environment aficionados will be delighted with the myriad options offered by Fedora Linux Spins, encompassing favorites such as KDE Plasma, Xfce, and Cinnamon. Current Fedora users can seamlessly transition to this fresh beta through the expedient DNF system-upgrade.

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The future of home networking has arrived with a bang! NETGEAR, a brand synonymous with cutting-edge connected products, has once again solidified its position as an industry leader. With the unveiling of its latest marvel, the Orbi 970 Series, the company has brought an even more powerful and advanced offering to their esteemed Orbi line.

At the heart of this innovative product is WiFi 7 technology. As multi-gig internet speeds become commonplace and the digital demands of our lives evolve, we're introduced to more bandwidth-consuming activities -- think 8K video streaming, high-definition video calls, intricate graphics work, and immersive gaming experiences. WiFi 6E was only the beginning, setting the stage by unlocking the potential of the 6GHz band. WiFi 7 has taken the baton and sprinted ahead, increasing the channels to a whopping 320 MHz.

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Today, Logitech launches its latest webcam, the Brio 100, and no, it is not particularly impressive. For instance, from a specifications standpoint, it is not a 4K camera. Actually, it is “only” 1080p. Guess what? That’s a good thing. Why? Because many, if not most, people don’t actually need a 4K webcam, and this allows it to be very affordable.

The Brio 100 offers Logitech’s RightLight feature that amps up the brightness by a significant 50 percent. This is a marked improvement over previous generation Logitech webcams. Want more control over your visuals? You can also dive into the Logi Options+ app and tweak settings to your heart's content.

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Last month, we told you about the droolworthy Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 (G95NC) monitor. Today, the company announces availability for pre-ordering that display. For those keeping tabs on the evolving monitor market, this 57-inch display is stepping into some new territory.

The Neo G9 claims to be the world's first monitor to support Dual 4K UHD (DUHD) resolution, coming in at a hefty 7,680 x 2,160 pixels. Essentially, it offers the real estate of two 32-inch 4K UHD monitors placed side-by-side, which might appeal to multitaskers or those looking for expansive screen space.

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In the ever-evolving world of tech, it's not often we come across a deal that makes us genuinely excited. But folks, today is that day. Amazon is offering an impressive 24 percent discount on the blue variant of the Sabrent Rocket 1TB NANO SSD. If you've been on the hunt for a dependable, high-speed, external storage solution, your search might just be over.

The Sabrent Rocket is not just any SSD. It's a marriage of portability and performance. This USB-C 1TB pocket wonder works seamlessly with both Windows and Mac. The compatibility ensures a hassle-free experience when transferring data between different devices. And yes, even though support for it isn’t listed, the SSD should work fine on Linux too.

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NETGEAR has launched yet another Nighthawk networking product. The MK93S Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System, composed of a primary router and two satellite nodes, promises a game-changing 50 percent performance boost over its predecessor. And if that's not impressive enough, it flaunts WiFi speeds that can touch a staggering 5.7Gbps. With a robust quad-core 1.7GHz processor coupled with the advanced WiFi 6E tri-band technology, expect a seamless online experience devoid of congestion and marked by ultra-low latency.

In an age where our homes are brimming with connected devices, the MK93S doesn’t disappoint. Its bandwidth capacity caters to up to 100 devices, ensuring your smart home devices, high-definition movie streaming, critical video calls, security monitors, and online gaming run simultaneously without a hiccup. Gone are the days of WiFi dead zones, thanks to its ergonomic design that promises unparalleled coverage of up to 7,500 square feet.

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Today, TEAMGROUP unveils two new memory cards — the T-CREATE EXPERT S.M.A.R.T. MicroSDXC and PRO+ SDXC. Catering to both everyday and professional storage demands, these cards promise respectable read and write speeds, ensuring users never miss a beat, whether it's amplifying mobile storage, seizing action-packed moments from drones, or filming in 4K.

The T-CREATE EXPERT S.M.A.R.T. MicroSDXC integrates the S.M.A.R.T. software available for download on TEAMGROUP's official portal. The company has discerned that creative professionals typically transfer data to PCs once their memory cards reach capacity. The tailored S.M.A.R.T software simplifies this process, enabling a one-click instant memory card status check, leveraging NAND Flash wear-out detection. This ensures seamless video filming and curbs the need for data retrieval processes. Beyond its impressive 160MB/s read and 150MB/s write speeds, the card also supports 4K and 1080p HD video.

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Today we have some exciting news, fellow NFL Football fans. TCL has announced its latest TV models for the U.S. market, boasting the integration of Fire TV in both its QLED Q Class and Smart S Class series. These TVs should provide an excellent viewing experience for watching football.

The integration of Fire TV in their latest lineup offers an enriched user experience, blending a user-friendly interface with access to a plethora of entertainment options - be it streaming services with over 200,000 movies and TV episodes, Amazon Luna cloud gaming, or conventional satellite and cable content.

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Today, Sony Electronics Inc. shocked the gaming community with a major announcement. You see, the company revealed that the BRAVIA XR A95L QD-OLED 4K HDR Google TV will now support PlayStation Remote Play. A remarkable development, the BRAVIA XR A95L Series TV stands out as one of the pioneering Android TVs to leverage this innovative feature. This means players can remotely access their PS5 and PS4 games right from the comforts of this television.

The PlayStation Remote Play isn’t just a superficial add-on. It is a bridge for users to dive into their favorite PS5 and PS4 titles, no matter where their consoles might be stationed. What makes it even more compelling on the BRAVIA XR A95L Series TV is the fluidity it brings. Gamers can transition between their devices seamlessly, picking up their game from the exact point they paused. As long as there’s a stable high-speed internet connection and a device like the BRAVIA XR A95L on hand, players have the liberty to tap into the vast PlayStation universe from virtually any corner of the world.

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Today marks the highly anticipated Beta release of Linux Mint Debian Edition 6. Codenamed "Faye," LMDE 6 derives its lineage from Debian 12 Bookworm. Linux enthusiasts are always eager for fresh Mint releases, and this one promises a host of new features and fixes. Keep in mind, as with most beta releases, there are several known issues.

For heightened security, LMDE has opted to lock the root account by default. Those needing to access the recovery console or wish to log in as root will need to set a new password for root using the sudo passwd root command.

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