Matter, the premiere smart home interoperability standard, now supports tap-to-pair and multi-device QR code pairing functionality in its latest v1.4.1 release. Unfortunately, the Matter 1.4.1 update does not introduce support for smart cameras or other new device categories.

Fedora 42 is now offered alongside Ubuntu, Debian, and other popular distros in the Windows Subsystem for Linux. It's a neat addition for developers who want to create or audit cross-platform apps without dual booting, as well as professionals who need to access both Windows and Linux on a single machine.

International trade shows like CES, IFA, and MWC give consumer tech manufacturers an opportunity to interact with journalists. So, naturally, businesses that attend these events try to maximize media coverage by showing off nutty products, throwing generous parties, or creating other forms of spectacle. But game accessory Genki did something unprecedented at CES 2025—it leaked the Switch 2. Now, Nintendo is suing the company on grounds of trademark infringement.

I leaped at the chance to review the Keychron K4 HE. Not because it's a fancy Hall Effect keyboard, but because I thought it looked pretty. Thankfully, the keyboard turned out to have some deeper merits—it has a unique pillowy feel, it's fantastic for gaming, and it's relatively affordable, too.

ASUS is preparing to launch the ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor, a dual-band mesh Wi-Fi 7 router designed to extend your existing wireless internet system beyond the home. It appears to be a solid option for those who own a large property and are already invested (or are willing to invest) in the ZenWiFi ecosystem.

Amazon has finally launched its first batch of Project Kuiper satellites. This deployment, which was significantly delayed due to manufacturing slowdowns and last-minute launch cancelations, marks a major step in the development of Amazon's satellite broadband internet service.

The latest Parallels Desktop update (v20.3) is a doozy. Not only does it build on Parallels' x86 emulation engine, but it introduces OBS virtual camera support in VMs, USB device support on virtualized Mac desktops, Touch ID login, and more.

The world's leading zipper company just demonstrated a self-zipping zipper. YKK's eloquently-named "self-propelled fastener" is intended for large tents and industrial projects, though a refined and miniaturized version of technology could appear in clothing at some point.

Netflix now offers a dialogue-only subtitle option. Dialogue-only subtitles will first appear in the new season of YOU, available today, before appearing in other new Netflix originals.

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses now support live translation and visual currency conversion. These features, which leverage Meta AI, could be useful to international travelers or expats.

Synology confirms that its upcoming Plus-series NAS devices will restrict some software functionality if you fail to use approved hard drives. This change does not affect older Plus-series hardware.