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Philips Hue’s 2025 Update Changes the Game: Bridge Pro, Cheaper Bulbs & Bold New Moves

Philips Hue’s 2025 Update Changes the Game: Bridge Pro, Cheaper Bulbs & Bold New Moves

Signify launched over 10 new Philips Hue products in September 2025, including the high-capacity Hue Bridge Pro and budget Hue Essential bulbs. The $89.99 Bridge Pro supports 150 lights, 50 accessories, Wi-Fi, Matter, and introduces MotionAware sensing. Essential bulbs start at $24.99, offering lower specs but Matter compatibility. Premium bulbs now feature Thread, improved color accuracy, and higher energy efficiency.
4 September 2025
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Battle of the Smart Home Titans: Matter 1.3 vs Zigbee 3.0 vs Thread 1.3 (2025 Ultimate Showdown)

Battle of the Smart Home Titans: Matter 1.3 vs Zigbee 3.0 vs Thread 1.3 (2025 Ultimate Showdown)

Matter 1.3, released mid-2024, added support for kitchen appliances, EV chargers, water leak sensors, and energy reporting. By 2025, over 2,100 certified Matter devices and 550 member companies were reported. IKEA shifted to Matter+Thread, while Philips Hue Bridge enabled Zigbee lights as Matter devices. Thread 1.4 brought credential sharing and diagnostics, with Apple TV and other hubs adopting it by 2025.
5 August 2025
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  • eBay Exceeds Q1 2026 Sales Expectations with 19.5% Growth
    April 29, 2026, 6:54 PM EDT. eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) posted better-than-expected Q1 CY2026 revenue of $3.09 billion, up 19.5% year on year, beating analyst estimates by 1.7%. The company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.66, 5% above consensus. Despite an adjusted EBITDA miss and lower operating margin at 19.8%, eBay's free cash flow margin improved to 29.1%. Active buyers rose to 136 million, up 2 million year on year. The company provided strong revenue guidance for the next quarter at $3 billion, 1.1% above forecasts, though EPS guidance slightly missed expectations. CEO Jamie Iannone called the results a strong start to the year. While short-term sales growth beats estimates, long-term revenue projections remain modest, reflecting cautious optimism on eBay's growth trajectory.

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Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

30 April 2026
Soluna Holdings filed to register the resale of about 2.46 million common shares, with no proceeds going to the company. The move follows Sazmining’s launch of a 3-megawatt Bitcoin mining operation at Soluna’s Project Dorothy 1B in West Texas. Soluna shares last traded at $1.28, up from a $1.08 Nasdaq sale price on April 28. The registered shares include 2.4 million issuable to YA II PN, LTD. via warrant exercise.
Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

30 April 2026
Brookfield Renewable Corp’s NYSE shares fell 12.5% to $35.20 on Wednesday, with volume quadrupling the three-month average ahead of first-quarter results due Friday. The drop came despite a higher quarterly dividend and mixed analyst views. The company operates 47 GW of clean energy assets globally. Analysts expect a first-quarter loss of 33.92 cents per share on $1.62 billion in revenue.
Markel Stock Slides After $728 Million Investment Loss Masks Insurance Turnaround

Markel Stock Slides After $728 Million Investment Loss Masks Insurance Turnaround

30 April 2026
Markel Group posted a $212.3 million net loss for the first quarter, driven by a $728 million investment loss, sending shares down 7.9% to $1,759.21. Operating revenue held steady at $3.55 billion, while adjusted operating income rose 4% to $498 million. Markel Insurance’s adjusted operating income jumped 31% to $369 million. Gross premium volume in underwriting fell 21% after exiting Global Reinsurance.
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