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Safety and Security Products for Airbnb and Hotel Stays
Call me paranoid, but incidents of nonworking monitors, hidden cameras, and the like aren’t unheard of. As recently as 2024, a family in Florida told a harrowing story of having to use the balcony to exit an Airbnb after alarms didn’t go off during a fire. CNN published an investigation into a short-term rental company’s lack of appropriate response when vacationers…
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Nintendo Switch 2 US pre-order date announced — console price stays same but accessories going up
Nintendo just announced the pre-order date for the Switch 2 in the U.S. The new date is April 24, but there’s good news and bad news about pricing. Thankfully, Nintendo has decided to keep the price at $449 for the Nintendo Switch 2, which is good news given all the tariffs and price increases affecting tech products. However, Nintendo has…
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Siri Stays Unintelligent in 2025 as Apple’s AI Upgrades Are Delayed
Apple’s “more personalized” version of Siri is delayed until 2026. The enhanced voice assistant, which leverages AI for greater contextual awareness, was first shown at WWDC 2024 and originally scheduled for a 2025 launch. According to Apple, Siri has already gained a ton of AI functionality. And this is more or less true—Siri behaves more like a chatbot, providing back-and-forth…
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Airbnb Is Offering Free Stays for Wildfire Evacuees
As wildfires in the Los Angeles area continue to spread and force people from their homes, various shelter options have opened to offer free or discounted stays for evacuees—including Airbnb. Through a partnership with 211 LA, Airbnb.org (the nonprofit arm of the short-term rental platform) is facilitating emergency temporary housing for displaced residents. In addition, those who manage or have…
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