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Amazon says hours-long outage was triggered by 'software code deployment' | Retail sales fall modestly in January as American consumers pull back on spending | U.S. manufacturers are still shedding thousands of jobs, as workers ask White House for help
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Klipsch At CES 2026: From Iconic Powered Speakers To The Future Of Audio
Klipsch At CES 2026: From Iconic Powered Speakers To The Future Of Audio
CES 2026 is always a stage for audio innovation, and this year Klipsch made an impression across every category. Celebrating its 80th anniversary, the legendary American brand didn't just refresh its lineup--it redefined what premium audio can be. From powered speakers to headphones, portable and tabletop systems, outdoor sound bars, hi-fi concepts, and next-generation desktop speakers, Klipsch offered a glimpse at an interconnected, immersive future.
The headline act of Klipsch's CES showcase, the next-generation powered speakers, combine Paul W. Klipsch's horn-loaded American sound with Onkyo-engineered electronics. The result is a two-speaker system that's bigger, clearer, and more immersive than ever, with effortless setup and reference-level performance.
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Amazon says hours-long outage was triggered by 'software code deployment'
 
Amazon says hours-long outage was triggered by 'software code deployment'
Amazon's website and shopping app were down for some users on Thursday, leaving consumers unable to check out, access account information or view product prices.
Full Story: CNBC (3/5)
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Retail sales fall modestly in January as American consumers pull back on spending
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U.S. manufacturers are still shedding thousands of jobs, as workers ask White House for help
CBS News (3/6)
 
 
 
 
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Nominate For The 2026 TWICE Powerful Women In Consumer Electronics Award Today!
Nominate For The 2026 TWICE Powerful Women In Consumer Electronics Award Today!
The TWICE Powerful Women in Consumer Electronics program is a tribute to the women who are not just succeeding, but shaping, leading, and transforming the consumer technology industry. These are the trailblazers and mentors, the quiet powerhouses and bold changemakers who lead with purpose, lift others as they climb, and leave the industry better than they found it.
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eero Signal Aims To Reduce Home Internet Downtime
 
eero Signal Aims To Reduce Home Internet Downtime
Amazon-owned mesh networking brand eero has introduced a new way for customers to stay online during broadband outages. Called eero Signal 4G LTE, the device is designed to provide automatic cellular backup for an entire eero home network when a primary internet connection goes down.
Full Story: TWICE (3/6)
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Legrand Brings USB-C Charging To Its adorne Collection
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Looking for a budget-friendly, subscription-free security camera? I've been hands-on with the IMOU Cell 3C, and it could be exactly what you need
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Gadgets & Gizmos
 
Dell XPS 14 (2026) review: A beautiful laptop that excels at almost everything… except typing
 
Dell XPS 14 (2026) review: A beautiful laptop that excels at almost everything… except typing
There is so much to love about Dell's new XPS 14, it's hard for me to discuss it without sounding like a total fanboy. Its new design makes it incredibly thin and light. And Intel's Panther Lake chips give it a ton of power, even when it comes to games.
Full Story: Engadget (3/6)
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The Honor MagicPad 4 is a real upgrade with its stunning OLED display - and it's light and cheap enough to take on the iPad
 
 
24 hours with the MacBook Air M5 -- it's already faster than the M4 MacBook Air
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