Philips Hue blooms with eight new free spring themes

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Philips Hue users are in for a springtime treat with the latest app update for iOS and Android. The version 5.39 update introduces eight brand-new, free scenes designed to capture the essence of spring.

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Philips Hue boosts Secure camera features

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Philips Hue released a new firmware update (version 1.2.32.976110) for its Secure cameras, offering improvements to its setup process, video uploads, battery performance, and more.

The Philips Hue app now displays more accurate Wi-Fi router names, while the passive infrared sensor cooldown settings are more user-friendly. The system will also no longer upload very short clips, and the general upload success rate is improved, too.

Philips Hue also enhanced the battery performance of battery-powered cameras like the Secure Battery. It cuts "unnecessary" wakeups, optimizes motion snooze settings, fixes unreachable devices and sleep mode issues, and improves the precision of automatic switching between day and night modes.

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Roomba maker warns of potential closure amid financial woes

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iRobot, the company behind the iconic Roomba vacuum cleaner, has issued a dire warning to investors, stating it may cease operations within the next 12 months. The announcement follows the collapse of a planned acquisition by Amazon due to regulatory hurdles and comes amidst intense competition from Chinese manufacturers. The company has since undergone significant restructuring, including substantial layoffs and a sharp expense reduction. iRobot's stock plummeted roughly 36% following the news, reflecting investor concerns about the company's future viability.

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MOVA launches X4 Pro Wet and Dry Vacuum at CES 2025

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MOVA unveiled its groundbreaking X4 Pro Wet and Dry Vacuum at CES 2025. This innovative appliance features a Hot Water Mopping and SpotHeat Spray Cleaning system that utilizes 80°C hot water to effectively dissolve and remove stubborn stains, including those caused by spills, pet accidents, and more.

Beyond its impressive cleaning power, the X4 Pro boasts a range of user-friendly features, including a self-cleaning base station that washes the brush with 100°C water and an artificial intelligence-driven air-drying system for hygienic and hassle-free maintenance. And its 180-degree lie-flat reach and tangle-free design ensure effortless cleaning under furniture and in tight spaces.

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