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Dating back decades, proxies still have a place in today’s ever-expanding internet. Originally designed to improve internet performance and security, a proxy acts as an intermediary between a device and the internet. And while their VPN cousins have taken much of the spotlight, proxies provide a faster, lighter alternative
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A wealth of device settings available in the Shelly Plug Gen4 smart plug give users maximum flexibility, but all that choice can be overwhelming. These are the three features I liked best -- and a few things I didn't. Article updated on June 12, 2026 at 3:50
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Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Every smart home needs strong passwords to guard its weakest points. Here are the
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Boomi has been around a couple of decades now. During that time, it’s helped many, many firms connect different systems together in relatively painless methods. The rise of AI in business application settings is making this capability an even greater business requirement especially if companies want great AI results.
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* Samsung's XR headset will help you meditate while giving blood * Employees recently tried the demo, and it'll be available at AWE * Further expansions are already planned There are plenty of things in life we know we should be doing but don’t for one reason or
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Amazon has unveiled new changes coming to its all-purpose wall-mounted display, the 8-inch Echo Hub ($180). The Hub, focused on smart home control, now has new graphics and significantly deeper customization, Amazon announced Thursday. During normal operation, the Echo Hub usually shows controls for the devices you use the most,
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Stevie Bonifield is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing news and reviews on hardware, gaming, and AI. Amazon’s rolling out a free software update for Echo Hub devices that gives the home screen a much-needed update to the software it
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Strolling through the halls of MSI’s 40th anniversary exhibition after a long week of Computex was a real treat; an ode to four decades of powerful hardware, creative designs, and one of the PC gaming industry’s longest-serving titans. Speaking of Titans, it was the special Dragon Edition Draco
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Smart weather-monitoring device vendor AcuRite has delayed plans to force users onto a new companion app. The transition from My AcuRite to AcuRite NOW, which AcuRite previously set for May 30, “has raised serious questions and concerns among many long-time users,” AcuRite’s VP of product development, Jeff Bovee, told
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Smart home equipment is becoming more popular than ever as people see what the technology can actually do for their daily routines. Automating lighting, heating and cooling, and security systems allows homeowners to create spaces that adapt to their needs. But one thing many people do not like is the
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Home & Office Why you can trust ZDNET ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best recommendations and advice. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Our process After testing hundreds of smart home devices, I rounded up the best options to get
