While it may be most common to use Microsoft Teams for work, the communication app is actually also available for personal use through Microsoft 365 subscriptions. However, private users have been missing some of the better features that are only available in the business version of Teams. Going forward, that’s going to change. Microsoft just announced in a post on the Teams Free Blog that Microsoft 365 Personal, Family, and Premium subscribers will now be able to record their meetings and calls in Microsoft Teams. The recordings will be stored for only 30 days in the cloud, but they can be downloaded locally to your PC if you want to save them permanently. Microsoft says these recordings can be useful for remote music teachers, for example, or creators who want to record podcast interviews. User feedback is said to have prompted Microsoft to roll out the recordings feature to personal Teams users, and the company is now asking for more suggestions on how to further improve Teams. Read...

With the update to the newest Firefox 146 version, you can enjoy a number of new features and improvements. A new backup feature saves important data even without synchronization, and using the Firefox Labs experiments will be easier. Plus, several security flaws have been fixed. Mozilla plans to release the next version, Firefox 147, on January 13th, 2026 (which coincides with Microsoft’s next Patch Tuesday). What’s new in Firefox 146? Firefox 146 provides Windows users with a backup feature for all important data. Its main purpose is to make it easier to switch from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Without synchronization, which would require you to log in, you can back up your browser data locally or to OneDrive so that it’s available on your new Windows 11 PC. (This backup feature is rolling out gradually, so isn’t available on all systems yet.) For the weather report on Firefox’s homepage, it makes sense for the browser to know your location. However, this isn’t always desirable, as privacy is pretty important to Firefox users. For users in the EU, the location is now only determined with the user’s consent (opt-in). This new improvement is also being introduced gradually. You can now also activate experimental features in Firefox without having to participate in the transmission of telemetry data. Security fixes in Firefox 146 Mozilla lists at least 13 eliminated security vulnerabilities in the 2025-92 Security Advisory. Five of the externally reported vulnerabilities are categorized as high risk, with two of them relating to errors in the JavaScript JIT compiler. A use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability has also been fixed in the WebRTC component. The last two entries in the Security Advisory concern an unspecified number of internally discovered flaws, which are lumped under CVE-2025-14332 and CVE-2025-14333. They’re only considered medium risk. Attacks on these vulnerabilities are not yet known. Further browser updates In addition to Firefox 146.0, ESR versions 140.6.0 and 115.31.0 are also now available, although the latter is only available for Windows 7 and 8.1 and macOS 10.12 to 10.14. In these versions, Mozilla has fixed the above-mentioned vulnerabilities that are already present in the code of these browser generations, some of which were quite old. The latest Tor Browser 15.0.3 is based on Firefox ESR 140.6 and comes with the NoScript 13.5.2 extension. For users of Windows 7 and 8.1 and macOS 10.12 to 10.14 only, Tor Browser 13.5.26 is based on Firefox ESR 115.31, including NoScript 13.5.2. The Tor Project now hosts NoScript for its browser itself, as seen by the fact that the NoScript version has the suffix “.1984” (currently 13.5.2.1984). Otherwise, it’s identical to the version on Firefox’s Add-On Store. Thunderbird 146.0, which can now handle Exchange, and 140.6.0esr have also been released. The developers have fixed one or two security vulnerabilities that the mail app inherited from Firefox. Read...

Whether you’re gaming or streaming movies, time spent relaxing in front of the TV can be great. But if you want to take it up to the next level, you can’t go wrong with backlighting! Turn your boring TV set into magical evenings with lush colors and highlights. Today, Govee’s TV Backlight 3 Lite is now on sale for just $59 on Amazon, a wonderful 34% discount down from its original $90 and its all-time best price! View this Amazon deal This Govee smart LED light strip isn’t just a backlight for your TV. It comes with a camera (now upgraded with fish-eye correction) that analyzes what’s showing on screen and matches the backlighting with similar colors. Everything looks vividly gorgeous, elevating your movie nights and gaming sessions with next-level immersion. Don’t want it to do that? No problem. Govee’s backlight comes with a companion app that you can use to control its behavior, complete with 99+ preset light effects and features like black bar elimination. It also integrates with Alexa or Google Assistant for voice control, and it can sync with other Govee lights for a fully 360-degree experience. This smart LED backlight is very easy to install. All you do is stick it onto your TV with the included 3M adhesive strips, and the camera mounts to the TV’s top edge. It’s designed for TVs between 55 and 65 inches, and it works well on ultra-thin models as well as “normal” models. What are you waiting for? Grab the Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite for $59 with updated features before this hot deal runs out! Save 34% on Govee`s LED backlight and level up your TVBuy now at Amazon Read...

With the Steam Deck still the favorite of the handheld gaming PC market by a wide margin, and Valve poised to make a swing at console-style living room PCs with the second-gen Steam Machine, Microsoft might be feeling a little nervous about gaming on Windows 11. As well it should. A short Windows blog update says that Microsoft is working on gaming performance. “We’re committed to making Windows the best place to play,” says the Windows Experience blog in a 2025 wrap-up, “and we will continue refining system behaviors that matter most to gaming: background workload management, power and scheduling improvements, graphics stack optimizations, and updated drivers.” If that paragraph made your eyes glaze over like a Google Discover auto-generated headline, then just substitute in “games will run fast” and you’ll get the gist. To be fair to Microsoft, it has made some recent improvements in that very area. The company unveiled its Xbox Fullscreen Experience on the Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld, and recently expanded it to all handheld devices that run Windows 11. The system bypasses a lot of the stuff you don’t need if you’re only playing games, like the Windows desktop and a bunch of background apps, as well as presenting a fullscreen, controller-friendly game navigation interface. It really does help game performance, albeit in a pretty small sliver. Microsoft is even allowing users to try out this interface on desktops and laptops if you jump through a hoop or two. This is an improvement over trying to run Windows 11 on a 7-to-9-inch screen, and a far better solution than the various Steam-ish interfaces that manufacturers like Lenovo and Asus have managed to cobble together on their own. And it successfully avoids hamstringing the more flexible elements of Windows — you can get back to the “real” desktop quickly, even if reversing the process isn’t so smooth. But the Xbox Fullscreen Experience isn’t anywhere near as smooth or polished as SteamOS (or Steam’s Big Picture Mode, available to all desktop users). Perhaps that’s an unfair comparison, since Valve has been refining this stuff for over a decade and Microsoft’s product is still in testing. But if I may switch into editorial mode, I’d take this inclusion of “performance fundamentals” in the year-end summary as Microsoft being keenly aware of a loss of face. Between the anticipation for new Steam hardware, discontent from gamers who feel like they’ve been strong-armed off a perfectly functional Windows 10 so Microsoft can shill more and more AI and subscription features, and rising prices for the flagship Game Pass service, 2026 could be a make-or-break time for PC gaming on Windows. It’s an opportunity for Valve and others, and a gauntlet for Microsoft. Read...

Yesterday, Microsoft released the big Windows 11 December update with lots of improvements, not only introducing new features but also fixing several annoying glitches and security flaws. One of the bigger fixes addresses graphical issues with AMD GPUs, which significantly impaired titles like Battlefield 6, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and ARC Raiders. It’s mainly gamers with an AMD RX 9070 XT GPU who, after installing the optional KB5070311 update (which also corrected some other Windows 11 bugs), report that they’re no longer experiencing the constant crashes related to “GPU hangs,” “drivers removed,” and “no further commands accepted.” These problems occurred when using AMD’s Adrenalin Edition 25.11.1 driver version. The fact that update KB5070311 fixes these errors is somewhat surprising, as Microsoft only mentions them very briefly and without further details on the official support page: Fixed: Recently, certain games may have displayed the message “Unsupported graphics card detected” even though a supported graphics card was being used. AMD also doesn’t even mention at all in its Adrenalin Edition 25.11.1 release notes that update KB5070311 solves this. Fortunately, you no longer need to install the once-optional KB5070311 update manually to get these fixes since that update is now rolled up into the big December 2025 patch released yesterday, also known as update KB5072033. As soon as this mandatory update is installed on your PC, your Windows should have either build number 26200.7309 (Windows 11 25H2) or 26100.7309 (Windows 11 24H2). Read...

If you’re looking to take your first steps in the smart home space, nothing’s easier than deploying a smart plug. Just stick one in an outlet, plug the lamp or small appliance you want to control into it, install a smartphone app, and you’re done!  While there are dozens of smart plugs to choose from, few offer as many features as what Shelly says its Shelly Plug Gen4 can deliver. This Matter-certified smart plug supports Zigbee as well as Wi-Fi, and can be integrated into any of the major smart home ecosystems, including Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, Home Assistant, and Samsung SmartThings. Install the Shelly app on your smartphone and you’ll also get local control of the device for maximum privacy. The Shelly Plug Gen4 has integrated energy monitoring that can track power consumption in real time. Capable of supporting 15-amp loads up to 1800 watts, the plug has built-in safety features that offer protection in the event of over-wattage, over-current, and both over- and under-voltage scenarios. The Shelly Plug Gen4 will be available in two colors.Shelly The plug measures 2.01 x 2.52 x 1.5 inches (HxWxD), so a single plug won’t block an adjacent outlet, and two plugs should fit in a standard duplex outlet. It has an LED backlight that displays the plug’s on/off status while doubling as a night light (users can adjust the LED’s color and brightness). An onboard ambient light sensor can also be programmed to change the backlight’s behavior as well as turn the plug on and off. Advanced smart home users will be attracted to the plug’s support for Shelly’s own scripting language and script library, as well as JavaScript, to create advanced automations. In its press release, Shelly pointed to one example of a pre-configured script that can automatically reboot networking equipment in the event of an internet outage. Being an on/off device that supports small appliances such as space heaters and motorized devices such as fans and air purifiers, the one feature the Shelly Plug Gen4 can’t deliver is lamp dimming, but that’s to be expected. The Shelly Plug Gen4 is available now at Amazon and other retailers for $19.99. We’ll have an in-depth review soon. This news is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best smart plugs. Read...

Looking for a gaming laptop that won’t break the bank this holiday season? The HP Omen 16 may be just the laptop for you, especially now that it’s on sale for $1,000 at B&H. That’s a massive $520 off, down from its original $1,520 price with a crazy 34% discount. B&H has it labeled as “limited supply at this price,” so be quick if you’re interested! View this B&H deal The HP Omen 16 runs on an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H processor paired with 16GB of RAM, a configuration that’s fast enough for day-to-day tasks, including all your work apps, browser tabs, and running Windows 11 Home, which comes pre-laded on the 512GB SSD. That’s pretty tight storage for a gaming laptop of this caliber, but it’s hard to complain given the price drop—and fortunately there’s a second M.2 PCIe 4.0 slot, so you can expand the storage with a second SSD down the road. The crown on this laptop, though, is the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card that unlocks the latest DLSS 4 features and turns this into a real gaming machine that’s capable of playing all the popular titles today and for years to come. You’ll have a great time on this laptop’s 16-inch 1920×1200 IPS display with its 165Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth visuals that are perfect even for competitive gaming. It’s also solid on ports, with HDMI 2.1 for an external monitor, a USB-C that supports video and power delivery, a fast USB-A for an external drive two more USB-As for peripherals, Gigabit LAN, and 3.5mm audio. The 70-watt-hour battery is neither terrible nor great, and the 5.35-pound weight keeps it from being too portable. But come on, it’s a gaming laptop. You can’t expect ultra-portability with these specs! Get the HP Omen 16 for $1,000 at B&H before supply runs out and this deal expires. To sweeten things up, you’ll even get a 6-month subscription to Bitdefender Total Security for five devices, as well as a free game to pick between Battlefield 6, Dying Light: The Beast, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and Sid Meier’s Civilization VII. It’s one of the best gaming laptops around $1,000 right now. Save a whopping $520 on this Core Ultra 7 laptop with RTX 5060 GPUBuy now from B&H Read...

At a glanceExpert`s Rating Pros Compact form factor with efficient cooling Powerful AMD Zen 4 CPU performance for office, multitasking, and creation Dual 2.5 Gbit/s Ethernet ports Triple display support including DisplayPort 2.1 (8K/60) 32GB DDR5 in dual channel and 1 TB NVMe SSD included Quiet and energy-efficient operation in everyday use Cons No NPU, no USB4, or Thunderbolt AI focused systems are better positioned for the future SSD and iGPU work below their theoretical capabilities Our Verdict The Alliwava H90 Pro hits an exciting sweet spot: extremely compact, really quiet, and very energy-efficient; yet significantly faster than classic office mini PCs. The addition of HDMI, DisplayPort, dual 2.5 Gbit LAN, and 32GB DDR5 make it a versatile desktop computer. If you need USB4, Wi-Fi 7, and NPU features, you’ll have to find them in much more expensive AI mini PCs. Otherwise, everyone else gets a lot of computing power for their money here. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Best Prices Today: Alliwava H90 Pro Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best Prices Today: Check today’s prices Alliwava H90 Pro: The specs CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS, 8 cores / 16 threads, 3.8 to 4.9 GHz, Zen 4 architecture, 35 watt TDP, 4 nm production GPU: AMD Radeon 780M, 12 compute units, up to 2,600 MHz, shared memory Memory: 32GB DDR5-4800, dual-channel, 2× SO-DIMM, expandable up to 256 GB according to the manufacturer Mass storage: 1 TB NVMe SSD, M.2-2280, PCIe-NVMe Cooling: Vapor chamber cooling system (MSC 2.0) with quiet fan and SSD heatsink, dust protection air inlets Video outputs: 1 × HDMI (2.1), 1 × DisplayPort (1.4) plus additional DisplayPort/Alt mode via USB-C; up to three monitors in parallel operation, DP up to 8K @ 60 Hz USB: 1 × USB 2.0, 3 × USB 3.x Gen1, 1 × USB 3.2 Gen2×2 (20 GB/s), incl. USB-C Connectivity: 2 × 2.5 Gbit LAN (Realtek RTL8125), Wi-Fi 6E (MediaTek MT7922), Bluetooth 5.2 Operating system: Windows 11 Pro pre-installed, automatic activation when connected to the internet Dimensions: 52 × 130 × 127.5 mm (H × W × D) Weight: approx. 360 g (0.8lbs) More and more manufacturers that are still relatively unknown are entering the mini PC market. Alliwava is a small supplier of mini PCs that – unlike well-known brands – deliberately focuses on a price-to-performance-orientated market segment. Instead of expensive flagship models with NPU, Thunderbolt docking, or premium gaming design, Alliwava focuses on solid hardware in compact cases, good value for money, and practical features suitable for everyday use. In our review we put it to the test to see if it lives up to these standards. Alliwava H90 Pro: Design After unpacking and the first impressions, the H90 Pro immediately looks like a typical IT favorite: small enough to disappear behind the monitor, but with port layout and cooling that are more reminiscent of a full-blown desktop. The H90 Pro has a simple, functional look: aluminium tray at the bottom, plastic lid in carbon look at the top, plus perforations on the sides for ventilation. Christoph Hoffmann At around 13 × 13 × 5.2 centimeters and around 360 grams (0.8 lbs), the housing remains very compact. At the same time, Alliwava accommodates a fully-fledged AMD Zen 4 platform with Ryzen 7 8745HS and Radeon 780M – all at street prices of less than $700. The front is clearly structured: several USB ports, an audio socket and a discreetly illuminated power button. This makes the mini PC inconspicuous enough for the office without appearing cheap. Christoph Hoffmann It gets exciting when you look under the hood: Alliwava uses a newly designed metal frame with a vapor chamber and MSC 2.0 cooling system, plus dust-protected air inlets on the bottom and sides. This is anything but a matter of course in this size class. In practice, the cooling design results in very quiet operation – even under load. Compared to devices such as the Minisforum AI X1 Pro or Geekom A9 Max, the H90 Pro is visibly more compact. These models also rely on powerful CPUs (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370), but require larger cases with significantly more volume. The Sapphire Edge AI 370 undercuts the H90 Pro once again in terms of height, but Alliwava’s cooling concept is more accessible – without magnetic lids or a rotated board, but with an easily-to-get-to interior and standardized components. Alliwava H90 Pro: Processor, GPU, RAM, and SSD The H90 Pro is surprisingly fully equipped. The centerpiece is the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS (8C/16T, 3.8-4.9 GHz, 35 watts TDP) based on the Zen 4 architecture, combined with the integrated Radeon 780M (12 CUs, up to 2,600 MHz). There is also 32GB DDR5-4800 in dual channel (2 × SO-DIMM, upgradeable to 256GB) from Kingbank Technology and a 1 TB NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe NVMe, Gen4 according to the manufacturer, in practice more in the Gen3 performance range). Crystal Disk Info identifies the internal SSD as 1 TB NVMe PCI3 3.0 x4 – without reference to the manufacturer. The connectivity is one of the clear plus points: A total of five USB ports are available (including a 20 GB/s port), plus an HDMI port, two DisplayPort outputs and two 2.5 Gbit LANs. Alliwava itself advertises triple display support via HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4 and USB-C, including 8K at 60 Hz via DisplayPort – a detail that we especially appreciate. Christoph Hoffmann The H90 Pro relies on dual 2.5 GbE (Realtek RTL8125) and Wi-Fi 6E (MediaTek MT7922) for the network. Bluetooth 5.0 is also available. Alliwava H90 Pro: Operating system The Alliwava H90 Pro comes with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed, which is activated when there is an active internet connection. The operating system on our test device was still Windows 11 23H2 – release date 31 October 2023 – so a major update to Windows 11 25H2 was necessary in several steps immediately after setup. This is typical for smaller manufacturers who do not update their images regularly. Christoph Hoffmann After the update, Windows runs stably and smoothly. We downloaded the AMD drivers for the Radeon graphics card and the chipset from the Internet and installed them. Christoph Hoffmann A particularly good point is that Alliwava does not install any bloatware or unwanted additional software. The system’s performance harmonizes well with Windows 11: The Ryzen 7 8745HS, the 32GB RAM, and the NVMe SSD ensure a very smooth user experience. Boot times remain short, programs open quickly and there are no noticeable delays even with many browser tabs or Office programs running at the same time. For typical scenarios – office work, web applications, media playback, home office, even light image and video editing – the H90 Pro offers a remarkably smooth experience under Windows 11. Once the mini PC has been properly updated after unpacking, you get a stable, fast, and unproblematic system that leaves little to be desired in everyday use. Alliwave H90 Pro: Performance The Ryzen 7 8745HS belongs to the Hawk Point family and is essentially a Zen 4 chip with eight cores, 16 threads, and up to 4.9 GHz boost. The integrated Radeon 780M shares the DDR5 memory with the CPU and scales strongly with the RAM clock and power budget. In the H90 Pro, the processor works with rather conservative power limits; the total consumption under full load remains at around 60 to 80 watts and is clearly moderate in everyday use. With its performance scores, the H90 Pro ranks quite well in the field of current Ryzen 7 mini PCs – with a clear focus on office and all-round productivity tasks, but slightly slower gaming performance. PCMark 10 with 6,209 points shows a system that effortlessly covers typical office, web, and collaboration workloads. Essentials (9,380 points) and Productivity (8,864 points) are on a par with well-configured 8745HS or 7840HS compact PCs. The Digital Content Creation section with 7,456 points indicates that photo workflows, simple 4K editing projects, or streaming setups run smoothly without entering the region of dedicated GPUs. Christoph Hoffmann The 3DMark CPU profile with 5,486 points with maximum threads, 5,238 points with 16 threads and 4,418 with 8 threads shows a cleanly scaling multi-core performance. As expected, the gap to the single-thread score (890 points) is clear and confirms that the 8745HS works as a classic 8-core all-rounder: high multi-thread performance for compilation, virtualization, or parallel workloads, without coming close to the top of the HX-370 or Core Ultra top models from our tests. These usually offer 15-30 percent more reserves in synthetic tests, but are significantly more expensive. Christoph Hoffmann The GPU performance is exciting. A Time Spy score of 2,446 points with 2,186 graphics points and 7,549 CPU points is slightly below typical 780M systems with a more aggressive configuration. Many 7840HS or 8845HS mini-PCs with fast LPDDR5X RAM are closer to 3,000-3,300 points. The Radeon 780M cannot fully realise its potential because Alliwava leaves the RAM at 4,800 MT/s and operates the APU with moderate power limits. Christoph Hoffmann In practice, this means: Full HD gaming on medium settings runs stably in many titles, but current AAA games or WQHD/4K remain clearly in the “best-effort” range. 3DMark’s Steel Nomad Light with 2,027 points and 15 FPS shows exactly this same picture: playable in moderate presets, clearly GPU-limited in the harder variants. Solar Bay with 10,295 points emphasises that the iGPU is quite powerful by mobile-APU standards, but does not compete with discrete mid-range graphics cards. Geekbench AI Pro is interesting: 3,617 (Single Precision), 1,566 (Half Precision) and 7,371 quantized are solid values for a pure CPU/GPU solution. However, in direct comparison to NPU-based systems – such as the Ryzen AI HX 370 mini PCs or the Intel Core Ultra 9 in the Geekom IT15 – the H90 Pro lacks the dedicated AI unit, meaning that AI workloads require more energy and computing time. For classic desktop AI (local LLMs, image generation in moderate resolution), the combination of Zen 4 cores and 780M is still sufficient as long as you don’t expect maximum throughput rates. Christoph Hoffmann In terms of mass storage, CrystalDiskMark delivers values in the upper PCIe 3.0 segment with around 3,569 MB/s read and 3,102 MB/s write. High-end Gen 4 SSDs theoretically achieve twice as much, but the difference is hardly noticeable in everyday use (booting, loading apps, project workflows). Christoph Hoffmann Is the Alliwava H90 Pro worth it? All in all, the H90 Pro is positioned between classic 5800U/5825U office boxes and the current AI flagships with HX-370 or Core Ultra 9 in terms of performance. The mini PC from Alliwava is strong in everyday and productivity tasks and (still) sufficient for light gaming and content creation, but lacks an AI accelerator and won’t break any records for iGPU performance. Read...

Google recently announced in a blog post that it’s expanding the autofill capabilities of its Chrome browser with four new features. If you’re tired of endlessly churning through form after form on websites, and if you regularly rely on autofill to speed up your day-to-day browsing, then you’re going to find these enhancements useful. Here are the autofill improvements: If you’re signed into your Google account, Chrome can now automatically pull in your name, email address, and Home/Work addresses as needed. This is great when you’re shopping or ordering a service for the first time. If you have details like loyalty card numbers, travel details, and vehicle information saved to your Google Wallet, Chrome can now pull those details automatically. When you book accommodations and rentals, save that information to your Google Wallet and Chrome will autofill for you whenever a form needs those details. The autofill interface for Chrome on Android is improved, making it easier to select between autofill suggestions. Chrome has improved its recognition for different address types around the world, resulting in more reliable autofill in different regions across the world. These changes are already rolling out to Chrome users on desktop, Android, and iPhone platforms as relevant. Read...

Ready to send Alexa+ bargain hunting with your credit card? That’s the idea behind the latest shopping feature for the revamped and AI-enhanced Alexa, who you can now snap up deals for you the moment she spots them.  Launching today, Alexa+’s new “auto-buy” feature does pretty much what it says: It gives Alexa+ permission to buy items from Amazon on its own, using your default payment method.  The way it works is simple: Just ask Alexa+ about an item available for sale on Amazon. Personally, I’m thinking about snagging a new Sonos Era 100 speaker for my new apartment, so I asked Alexa+ how much it costs. The current price: $219, quite a bit more than I’m willing to pay.  Now, if the Sonos Era 100 ever fell to $100, I’d buy it in a heartbeat. So I gave Alexa+ a little task: “Alexa, put the Sonos Era 100 on my auto-buy list for $100.” (I doubt the Sonos Era 100 would ever get a discount that steep, but you never know, right?)  “Perfect,” Alexa said, “Your auto buy has been set up successfully.”  Now, Alexa+ has permission to buy that Sonos speaker the moment its sale price drops to $100 or less, without any further input from me.  If Alexa+ goes ahead and buys something on your auto-buy list, it will use your default payment method and shipping address. Once Alexa notifies you that it’s made an auto-buy purchase, you’ll have 24 hours to cancel it. Items on your auto-buy list will stay active for 30 days; after that, you’ll need to re-add them if you want Alexa+ to keep watching for the deal.  It’s a clever feature, although it also reminds me of the old Alexa’s shopping misadventures from years past—remember the kids who convinced Alexa to spent more than $150 on a dollhouse and cookies? Hopefully the new AI-infused Alexa won’t go on any unauthorized shopping sprees like that.  Other related Alexa+ shopping features launching today include automated deal tracking (“Let me know if the Dyzon cordless vacuum drops below $300”), as well as the ability for Alexa+ to offer personalized shopping suggestions for a friend or loved one with an upcoming special event (like a birthday). Also, the Echo Show 15 and 21 are both getting a “Shopping Essentials” tool that tracks orders in real time.  This story is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best smart speakers. Read...