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Nest Learning Thermostat review: pretty smart

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Verge Score

The fourth generation of the Nest Thermostat improves on the original in almost every way, and it’s still a stunner.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Mia Sato
Mia Sato
How Shein plans to re-enter India.

After being banned from India in 2020 along with other Chinese apps, Shein won a rare exception — but it comes with strict parameters.

Among them: the fast fashion giant must hand over customer data to its Indian partner Reliance Retail. Shein products will also be produced locally, with government security audits.

Wes Davis
Wes Davis
Dexcom adds AI reports to its OTC glucose monitor.

Dexcom’s Stelo continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for those with Type 2 diabetes is starting to use generative AI to write weekly reports with “more personalized tips, recommendations, and education related to diet, exercise, and sleep” than the template previously used.

CNBC:

Stelo’s AI reports don’t give users medical advice, though Dexcom has been using an AI framework from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to help guide the feature’s development, [Dexcom COO Jake] Leach said.

Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Another Thunderbolt 5 dock joins the battle.

Cable Matters’ new 11-in-1 docking station includes four Thunderbolt 5 ports that can drive three 8K displays at 60Hz when connected to a Windows PC, or a pair of 6K/60hz displays when connected to a Mac. For $349.99 the dock also includes three USB-A ports, microSD and SD card slots, and supports Thunderbolt Share.

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Cable Matters’ new 11-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 dock pictured from the front and back.
The front and back of the Cable Matters 11-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 dock with labels explaining all the included ports.
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Cable Matters’ 11-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 dock can be used on its side or propped up vertically with an included stand.
Image: Cable Matters
Jess Weatherbed
Jess Weatherbed
Roku cameras now have picture-in-picture mode.

The new feature allows users to pin the feeds of Roku indoor and outdoor wired cameras to the TV screen while watching other content. This is supported on most 4K Roku Players and TVs, and is rolling out alongside a motion-activated rotating security camera carousel feature that was teased in October.

A TV displaying the Roku picture-in-picture feature for security cameras alongside footage of wild elephants.
The new PIP feature seems pretty useful as a giant baby monitor for your TV.
Image: Roku
Emma Roth
Emma Roth
Meta fined $263 million for 2018 data breach.

The Irish Data Protection Commission announced the fine following an investigation into a data breach that affected 29 million Facebook users. The incident stemmed from an exploit of Facebook’s video upload feature, allowing hackers to obtain users’ names, email addresses, phone numbers, and more.

Meta, which has already faced several fines from the DPC, plans to appeal the decision, according to the Associated Press.

Europe’s Starlink competitor is goEurope’s Starlink competitor is go
Thomas Ricker
The Verge’s 2024 holiday gift guide for travelers

We’ve compiled a collection of great gifts for any globetrotter, whether they’re headed to Beijing, Baltimore, or anywhere in between.

Brandon Widder and Sheena Vasani