Monthly Archives: April 2024

SmartTechCheck Podcast – TikTok, smartphones and children, FCC broadband labels mandate

I join host Mark Vena and fellow tech journos Rob Pegoraro and John Quain to drill down on the passed TikTok divestiture law, the new FCC broadband labels mandate, and a recent study that warns smartphones are “killing” children. Watch … Continue reading

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iRobot’s Angle, CTA’s Shapiro Lash Out At Regulation

Honored as a Digital Patriot by CTA, Roomba inventor Colin Angle used his acceptance speech to excoriate regulators who blocked Amazon’s acquisition. Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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Sony Bows New Premium Bravia Mini-LED TVs, Home Theater Speakers

Top of the line Bravia 9 Priced Higher Than Top OLED Models; the company also unveiled Bravia Theater speaker components, systems. Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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Roku’s New Pro Series TVs Not Really For “Pros”

Streaming company wants to step up consumers to ‘fun’ and ‘simpler’ smart TVs with higher quality mini-LED display tech, but distribution is currently limited. Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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SmartTechCheck Podcast: Apple, NTT Research, Sony, Roku, and digital privacy legislation

I join host Mark Vena as well as fellow journos Rob Pegoraro and John Quain to take on NTT Research’s Upgrade 2024 event, Apple’s battle with the U.S. Department of Justice, new Sony and Roku smart TVs, and the new … Continue reading

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New Samsung Bespoke Appliances Stress AI, Ecosystem, And Design

New premium Samsung refrigerators, ranges, washers/dryers, and vacuums focus on expanding smart whole home SmartThings monitoring, control, customization, and personalization. Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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The 8 Best Dumb Phones of 2024

Are social media, web surfing, and email monopolizing too much of your time? If you’ve been thinking about making a change—whether for a digital detox or to simplify your life—then consider retiring your time-sucking smartphone. Trending now is a less distracting device—an … Continue reading

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