Apple Watch adoption is increasing among children as young as five, with parents opting for the device as a more suitable alternative to smartphones. The watch allows kids to stay in touch with parents, share location, and build responsibility.

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Apple Card, launched in 2019 in the US, is shipping new titanium cards to cardholders as the first ones approach expiration. The physical cards allow for in-store purchases without contactless payments.

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Gogoro, a global leader in battery-swapping, partners with Japanese company Sumitomo to expand its swappable battery standard. The partnership aims to increase the use of the standard beyond light electric vehicles, with no specific details on the scope or timeline provided.

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The US government plans to phase out coal as an energy source by the 2030s. No specific timeline or details on the transition plan were provided.

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Comcast's Peacock streaming platform will increase subscription prices by $2 for both new and existing subscribers. The ad-supported plan will now cost $7, while the premium plan will remain unchanged. The price hike is effective soon, with no specific date announced.

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NV Energy's 220 MW/440 MWh battery energy storage system, built by Energy Vault, has been launched in Moapa, Nevada. The system, located on a former coal-fired power plant site, will save customers money and is the largest of its kind in the state.

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HomeKit Secure Video is Apple's platform for recording and managing security camera footage. The feature allows users to view and manage recordings in the Home app. The article highlights the author's favorite HomeKit Secure Video cameras, tested over the years.

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Apple's AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C charging case are now available on Amazon for $179.99, a $69 discount from the usual $249 price. This is the lowest price seen on the product, beating previous offers by $10.

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Apple is expected to announce a new iPad Pro generation powered by the M4 chip, replacing the current M3 chip. The M4 chip is part of Apple's M family, which was first designed for Macs and later brought to iPads.

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YouTube Music for Android is rolling out a redesigned Cast menu, replacing the previous box-style interface with a sheet-based design featuring a 'Suggested' section and 'Other devices' list. The update aims to improve the casting experience.

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