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Microsoft Has Retired Word’s Smart Lookup Feature—Here’s Its Potential Alternative
Summary Microsoft deprecated the Smart Lookup feature in Word on January 1, 2025. This move was likely made to pave the way for Copilot. Currently, there is no official alternative to the Smart Lookup feature in Microsoft Word. The Smart Lookup feature of Microsoft Word was used to provide information about a word or phrase in a document by searching…
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Whatever Happened to Ubuntu TV? Where Linux Smart TVs Are Now
Many of us have dreamed of running Linux on all the things, including our TVs. A decade ago, Ubuntu TV promised to make this a reality. What happened, and are would-be Linux TV viewers out of luck? When Ubuntu Expanded Beyond Computers 2012 was an ambitious year for Canonical. Ubuntu was the most popular version of desktop Linux in the…
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Why enterprises are choosing smart glasses that talk — not overwhelm – Computerworld
Enterprise adoption: simplicity over immersion? While Microsoft’s HoloLens and Apple’s Vision Pro pushed the boundaries of augmented and virtual reality, their enterprise adoption remained limited due to cost, complexity, and user resistance. HoloLens found some traction in industrial training and fieldwork, and Vision Pro positioned itself as the future of spatial computing, but neither saw mass adoption. “The failure of…
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Cisco claims new smart switches provide next-level perimeter defense
Cisco’s ‘security everywhere’ mantra has just taken on new meaning with the launch of a series of smart network switches it says will redefine the way firewalls, the old stalwart of cybersecurity, work entirely. Unveiled at Cisco Live in Amsterdam, Cisco said its N9300 Smart Switches will introduce new capabilities to help businesses defuse some of the lateral movement techniques…
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The Best Smart Space Heaters of 2025
Dyson Purifier Hot + Cool HP07 Best Smart Space Heater Overall Heat Storm HS-1000-WX Best Budget Smart Space Heater Dreo Dreo 1500W Smart Space Heater Best Portable Smart Space Heater Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX-WIFI Best Smart Space Heater for Large Rooms Dreo Solaris Slim H3 Best Dumb Space Heater Best Smart Space Heater Overall Dyson Purifier Hot + Cool HP07 $600…
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Samsung Galaxy Ring review: The smart ring for Samsung fans
The Galaxy Ring represents Samsung’s first venture into the smart ring market, offering a titanium-crafted wearable that promises to track health metrics without the bulk of a smartwatch. Available in three colors and multiple sizes, this ring-shaped device packs several sensors into a minimal form factor, weighing just 3 grams. This device makes some bold promises, such as reliable heart…
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I Finally Added Smart Control to My Windows and the Results Are Amazing
Summary Adding smart controls to my motorized skylights simplified the controls and allows me to automate them based on temperature, humidity, and more. The Velux Active with Netatmo upgrade I used integrates with HomeKit or uses the Velux app. The upgrade cost me $350 and about 30 minutes of my time, a no-brainer upgrade considering the quality of life upgrade.…
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Smart glasses’ appeal comes into focus at CES 2025 – Computerworld
Smart glasses require “purposeful compromise,” when it comes to balancing functionality with a lightweight form factor, and “different vendors are making different decisions,” to achieve this, said Greengart. Halliday’s smart glasses, for example, project text and images directly into the wearer’s field of view. This is perceived as a 3.5-in. screen that appears in the upper-right corner of the user’s view, and…
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Best Smart Home Devices of 2025
Here at Consumer Reports, we put these products through rigorous tests, such as analyzing the sound quality of smart speakers, judging the cleaning capabilities of robotic vacuums, and evaluating the data security of cameras and doorbells to help you avoid hacks. What’s the result of all that work? Below, CR members with digital access can see the very best products…
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How Smart IVR Unlocks a Better Caller Journey
Smart IVR refers to Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems that can recognize and respond to human speech. Unlike traditional IVR — which relies on rigid menus and keypad inputs — smart IVR can interpret spoken language, ask clarifying questions, and adapt its responses based on customer needs. This creates a smoother, faster experience that leaves callers more satisfied and businesses…
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