Cisco Turns Collaboration Devices Into AI-Powered Infrastructure

Cisco unveils AI-powered collaboration devices that turn meeting rooms, desks, and frontline tools into managed edge ...

More Windows 11 PCs are getting this big Bluetooth update - what you need to try it

On top of SWB, select Windows 11 PCs support SWB stereo, which uses two audio channels for audio output, creating a more immersive and expansive soundstage for gaming and movie-watching. Both your ...

OpenAI Abandons ‘io’ Branding for Its AI Hardware

A court filing in a trademark lawsuit reveals OpenAI won't use the name “io” for its AI hardware device, which isn't expected to ship until 2027.
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Lenovo Expands its Ecosystem of Intelligent Meeting Rooms Solutions Through Deeper Integration of ThinkSmart Computing with Huddly Systems

Lenovo™ announced today at ISE 2026 a new series of full-room meeting solutions to make collaboration more intelligent. Built ...

Windows 11 gets multi-device Bluetooth audio, but hold on

A Windows Insider Preview Build adds a multi-device Bluetooth option, but only for a few compatible laptops right now.

Audio inputs and outputs missing from Device Manager

If Audio inputs and outputs option is missing from Device Manager in Windows 11/10, follow these instructions i.e. reinstall ...
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How renaming devices makes Device Manager far more useful

Tech expert ThioJoe shares a Windows tip on renaming devices to better identify USB hardware. Scientists reveal winter habit that may be killing thousands each year Carney hits back at Trump over ...
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Flaw in 17 Google Fast Pair audio devices could let hackers eavesdrop

Now would be a good time to update all your Bluetooth audio devices. On Thursday, Wired reported on a security flaw in 17 headphone and speaker models that could allow hackers to access your devices, ...
Bleeping Computer

Critical WhisperPair flaw lets hackers track, eavesdrop via Bluetooth audio devices

Security researchers have discovered a critical vulnerability in Google's Fast Pair protocol that can allow attackers to hijack Bluetooth audio accessories, track users, and eavesdrop on their ...
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Lilbits: WhisperPair can hijack your Google Fast Pair audio devices, Raspberry Pi’s new AI Hat+ 2 is here (but you probably don’t need it), and more

Google’s Fast Pair service makes it easy to quickly connect Bluetooth headphones, speakers, mice, and keyboards in just a few simple steps. But a recently discovered vulnerability makes it possible ...
Ars Technica

Many Bluetooth devices with Google Fast Pair vulnerable to “WhisperPair” hack

Pairing Bluetooth devices can be a pain, but Google Fast Pair makes it almost seamless. Unfortunately, it may also leave your headphones vulnerable to remote hacking. A team of security researchers ...
Wired

Hundreds of Millions of Audio Devices Need a Patch to Prevent Wireless Hacking and Tracking

Flaws in how 17 models of headphones and speakers use Google’s one-tap Fast Pair Bluetooth protocol have left devices open to eavesdroppers and stalkers. Today, security researchers at Belgium’s KU ...