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May 22, 2026
First-generation Chromecast users stressed by devices suddenly failing
Google tells Ars it fixed the first-gen Chromecast bug.
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May 22, 2026
Marketer that claimed it could tap devices for ad targeting will pay $880K settlement
Two additional marketing companies will also pay $25,000 each.
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May 21, 2026
IoT gadget maker AcuRite shares reasoning for killing customers’ favorite app
"The move to AcuRite NOW has not been as smooth as some customers expected ..."
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May 20, 2026
Hulu set to keep existing as standalone streaming service and app (for now)
Disney still has a lot of tech to unite and bundles to push.
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May 20, 2026
Yearslong fight over users' right to tweak smart TV software heads to trial
Access to TV OS's source code could allow users to limit ads, tracking.
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May 19, 2026
Plex's 200% Lifetime Pass price hike tries forcing users to another subscription
Plex says that it has considered getting rid of Lifetime Passes.
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May 18, 2026
The Dory Sign is E ink, smart screen simplicity at its finest
Dory CEO claims the $149 signs won't be bricked should Dory go out of business.
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May 15, 2026
Weather-monitoring firm hangs dark cloud over customers’ heads by forcing new app
Newer AcuRite Now app lacks some features but has a subscription option.
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May 14, 2026
Cisco announces record revenue and 4,000 layoffs in the same day
Layoffs are "not a savings-driven resutrcture," CFO says.
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May 13, 2026
Foiled plot tried to sneak 49 lbs of cocaine into Australia via Xerox printers
The drugs had an estimated worth of over $9 million USD.
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May 13, 2026
Amazon devices chief says a new smartphone is “just not the goal”
"We know what customers need right now.”
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May 11, 2026
Samsung made a “mockery” of Dua Lipa by putting her picture on TV boxes, lawsuit says
Lipa says her picture contributed to Samsung's "enormous revenue."
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April 30, 2026
Meta cuts contractors who reported seeing Ray-Ban Meta users have sex
Meta said the Kenyan workers didn't "meet our standards."
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April 29, 2026
Howdy's dated $3/month ad-free streaming service said to have 1M subscribers
Most are keeping their subscriptions after signing up, too, research firm says.
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April 20, 2026
Clarifying HEVC licensing fees, royalties, and why vendors kill HEVC support
How does HEVC implementation really work these days?
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April 17, 2026
Amazon won’t release Fire Sticks that support sideloading anymore
The two newest Fire Sticks block apps from outside of Amazon's store.
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April 15, 2026
Prime Video shows “technical difficulties” sign instead of NBA game in overtime
"Am I trippin??" asks LeBron James.
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April 14, 2026
Sony killing features for antenna, set-top box users of Bravia smart TVs in May
Some 2023 and 2024 models are also affected.
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April 13, 2026
NZXT agrees to let customers keep their rental PCs in class-action settlement
NZXT will forgive up to $5,000 in debt for customers of the Flex program.
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April 9, 2026
“Negative” views of Broadcom driving thousands of VMware migrations, rival says
Western Union exec says there were "challenges" working with Broadcom.
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April 7, 2026
Apple and Lenovo have the least repairable laptops, analysis finds
The MacBook Neo is a step in the right direction, though.
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April 3, 2026
Netflix must refund customers for years of price hikes, Italian court rules
Consumer group says it will sue if Netflix doesn't reduce current prices.
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March 27, 2026
AV1’s open, royalty-free promise in question as Dolby sues Snapchat over codec
Big Tech declaring AV1 royalty-free “doesn't mean that it is."
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March 26, 2026
Netflix raises prices for every subscription tier by up to 12.5 percent
Netflix last raised prices in January 2025.
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March 25, 2026
Reddit will require "fishy" accounts to verify they are run by a human
AI-generated content is still acceptable for now.
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March 24, 2026
Newly purchased Vizio TVs now require Walmart accounts to use smart features
Walmart wants to connect what people stream "directly with retail interaction."
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March 23, 2026
LG Display starts mass-producing LTPO-like 1 Hz LCD displays for laptops
Dell XPS laptops will be the first to use the display tech that reaches up to 120 Hz.
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March 20, 2026
Amazon is reportedly developing an AI-centric smartphone
Amazon's second smartphone could forego an app store.
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March 19, 2026
Cloud service providers ask EU regulator to reinstate VMware partner program
Broadcom says the group is misrepresenting market "realities."
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March 19, 2026
TCL’s German QLED ban puts pressure on TV brands to be more honest about QDs
"This is a serious warning shot."
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