The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) has released Matter 1.3, an update that adds support for more home appliances, including microwaves, oven ranges, cooktops, extractor hoods/fans, and laundry dryers, as well as EV chargers and other devices.

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Nintendo confirms an upcoming announcement for the Switch successor by March 2025. Meanwhile, Amazon offers a price drop on the new Super Mario RPG remake, available for $44.80 shipped, matching the lowest price tracked since its November debut.

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The US Department of Justice is investigating Tesla over potential securities and wire fraud related to its self-driving claims. The probe focuses on statements made by Tesla and CEO Elon Musk about the electric vehicles' autonomous capabilities, potentially misleading investors and consumers.

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Anker's SOLIX C800 Plus Portable Power Station is now available for $499, a $150 discount from its original price of $649. The device was released in March and is available on the official Anker Amazon storefront.

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NIO has signed an agreement with GAC Group to collaborate on charging and swapping, and implementing a new unified battery standard. This follows a similar agreement with Lotus Technology. NIO has completed over 30 million battery swaps as of October 2023, solidifying its position as a global leader in EV battery swap stations.

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Amazon Prime Video is planning to increase ad visibility and incorporate shopping features, making the $3/month ad-free option more appealing. The change aims to enhance user experience and increase revenue.

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Australia's Sphere Drones has procured a beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) waiver from the country's civil aviation authority for a New South Wales site. This allows the company to demonstrate BVLOS drone operations to customers and test its HubX drone-in-a-box platform.

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Apple's new Apple Pencil Pro packaging features artwork surrounding the product, marking a departure from previous packaging that only showcased the product itself. The change is a nod to the artistic Apple logos promoting the latest iPad event.

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Brilliant, a smart home company, has run out of money after failing to raise capital. CEO Aaron Emigh confirmed the news. The company's smart home controllers and light switches will continue to work for now, but there's no guarantee for the long term due to lack of HomeKit or Matter compatibility.

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FTX customers who deposited $50,000 or less will receive 118% of their initial deposit value. The company's bankruptcy lawyers confirm that customers will receive full repayment from the remaining funds. This unexpected development comes after the cryptocurrency company's collapse.

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