We’re still having issues with the Kindle Colorsoft.

Our replacement from Amazon appears even more yellow, though now the band is technically less noticeable.

Got a replacement #Kindle #Colorsoft and I can't tell if its worse than the first one I got (it had the yellow band at the bottom). My replacement, which was refurbished instead of new, appears even more yellow?

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— Josh Teder (@joshteder.bsky.social) January 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM

MKBHD got to try Samsung and Google’s Vision Pro Competitor.

This is surprisingly cool! If Samsung decides to ship it this year, we might very well review it.

Google Gemini can now control the smart home.

According to TechRadar, Gemini can now finally control your various smart home devices with a new Google Home Exentions.

Wait, light bulbs could have been motion sensors this whole time?

According to an article from The Verge by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a new technology called Sensify is coming to Zigbee switches, bulbs, and plugs that can turn them into sensors with a simple firmware update. This technology is apparently how Philips Hue plans to bring ambient sensing to its smart lights.

Fujfilm has a new hybrid camera/printer. Its kinda wild.

What do you think, should we review it?

A modern twist on an instant classic: the new Instax Wide EVO Hybrid Instant Camera ➡️ bhpho.to/3EdPxh6 #INSTAX #FUJIFILM #Instantcamera

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— B&H Photo (@bhphoto.com) January 21, 2025 at 9:14 AM

Matter speakers could stream music.

According to an article from The Verge by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, an effort is underway to add Wi-Fi-powered speakers to the matter smart home standard. But given Matter’s rocky rollout so far, don’t go thinking this will solve the issue of casting from an Android phone to Sonos speakers. Also, speaker groups will remain part of a speaker’s ecosystem.

Apple is working on a doorbell camera with FaceID.

According to an article from The Verge by Wes Davis, Apple is working on a product that would likely work with other HomeKit Smart Locks and allow you to unlock your door with just your face.

One of our favorite videos from 2025.

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