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I used Claude Code to speed up my sluggish Sony Bravia Android TV by removing bloatware, disabling unnecessary background services, and replacing the Google TV interface with Projectivy Launcher. I also configured AdGuard Private DNS to block ads, making the TV significantly faster and cleaner in just 30 minutes. Despite spending a lot on my Sony Bravia TV, it still frustrates me every time I use it.

Apple’s HomeView is a $299 smart home hub with a 7-inch touchscreen, A18 chip, AI-powered Siri, and personalized experiences for up to six users. Available in tabletop and wall-mounted versions, it offers smart home controls, FaceTime, and voice and face recognition, but has limitations with apps, games, and video. It was pretty much THE product in the spotlight at Apple’s recent Welcome Home event. The HomeView marked Apple’s debut in the smart home hub segment.

The Logitech MX Keypad makes managing AI tools, apps, and everyday tasks easier with nine customizable LCD keys, app-specific shortcuts, and one-click automations. It’s compact, reliable, and highly flexible, but at $99.99, it’s best suited for those who regularly use AI tools and shortcuts. AI has fundamentally changed how I interact with devices. Ever since I started using an AI dictation app and a few other AI tools to get things done, I barely type anymore.

The Ai+ Nova 2 Power offers a massive 7000mAh battery, solid everyday performance, flashy design, and decent cameras for ₹16,999. However, its low-resolution HD+ display and poorly optimized software hold it back, especially against established rivals offering better displays and smoother software. Because of ongoing RAM and component price increases, smartphone prices have risen significantly, and the budget segment is hit hardest.

A VPN is better for privacy and security because it encrypts your internet traffic and hides your IP address. A proxy only masks your IP address without adding encryption. Use a VPN for secure browsing, especially on public Wi-Fi, and a proxy when you simply need to hide your IP address or access restricted content. VPNs and proxy servers are still commonly used to hide your IP address and access restricted content.

ColorOS 17 marks the end of OxygenOS on OnePlus phones. Based on early testing on the OnePlus 13, it delivers faster performance, smoother animations, better customization, and new AI features. Despite the nostalgia for OxygenOS, the switch to ColorOS could be a welcome change. ColorOS 17 is a special update for OnePlus users. This update marks the official beginning of the OnePlus transition to ColorOS from OxygenOS for eligible OnePlus devices globally.

Apple’s Welcome Home event on 13 October was anything but business as usual. The brand, known for its high-profile launches and minimalistic products, turned things around with a relatively minimalistic launch and a high-profile new product, the HomeView. The event marked Apple’s entry into a new product zone and also saw the return of an old favorite. Here are eight notable points from the event that saw Apple literally come home: What! No “real”, detailed event for a new product line?

Priced at Rs 13,999 in India, the screenless Fitbit Air provides distraction-free tracking without mandatory subscriptions. It features 5 ATM water resistance, swappable bands, flexible placement, Bluetooth HR sharing, Smart Wake alarms, and a charger restart button, though it lacks built-in GPS and a stair-counting altimeter. Google has entered its screenless fitness band era with the newly launched Google Fitbit Air in India.

The K&F CONCEPT M3 simplifies dust cleaning by combining a powerful blower and vacuum into one portable, cordless device. Perfect for tight spots like keyboards and car vents, it features a 130,000 RPM motor, 7,000 Pa suction, an LED battery display, USB-C charging with up to 50 minutes runtime, and a full accessory kit. No matter how clean you keep things, naturally, dust accumulates over time.

AdBlock360 is a system-wide ad blocker for Windows 10 and 11 that blocks ads in browsers, YouTube, Spotify, and other apps. It also blocks trackers and supports custom filters and whitelisting. A free version is available, but app-level blocking requires premium. It does not support ARM-based Windows devices. Ads are very common across apps and websites. Most apps and websites use a freemium business model, which has ads in the free version.