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Firmware update bricks Hue Bridge Pro devices; Philips gives free replacements
Affected users will have to configure their lights and settings all over again.
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I Got a First Look at Sony’s Cooling Neck Device, Just in Time for the Heat Wave
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· Jun 27, 2026
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