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April 6, 2026
 
 
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Stream Deck update lets Claude, ChatGPT play controller
 
Stream Deck update lets Claude, ChatGPT play controller
Stream Deck (Elgato)
Elgato's latest Stream Deck 7.4 update introduces support for the Model Context Protocol, allowing AI assistants such as ChatGPT and Claude to trigger Stream Deck actions. The update requires additional setup with Node.js and the Elgato MCP Server.
Full Story: The Verge (4/1)
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Smart Home
 
Samsung’s new Music Studio speakers, soundbars bring big sound home
Samsung has released its 2026 audio lineup, including the Music Studio 5 and 7 speakers and the Q990H and QS90H soundbars. The Music Studio 7 boasts a 3.1.1-channel setup with Pattern Control technology, while the $300 Music Studio 5 offers a 2.1-channel configuration with waveguide technology.
Full Story: Engadget (4/6)
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LeafyPod takes over watering duty for plant parents
ZDNet (4/4)
 
 
New laser tech beams the way towards fast, sustainable Wi-Fi
Digital Trends (4/6)
 
 
Echo devices get a second life around the house
How-To Geek (4/4)
 
Unleash AI's Power in Product Discovery
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Gaming
 
E5 ModX detaches for handheld gaming
GameMT has unveiled its E5 ModX, a detachable gaming handheld whose controller can magnetically connect to smartphones. The setup comes with two analog sticks, four shoulder buttons, 3 GB of RAM, and 32 GB or 64 GB of storage, while the display offers a 1,024 × 768 resolution on a 5‑inch screen, powered by a MediaTek Helio P60.
Full Story: Notebookcheck (Austria) (4/6)
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Report: Retro games make a comeback on Xbox Cloud
Digital Trends (4/5)