Mobvoi teases imminent smartwatch reveal

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In a recent teaser on X (formerly Twitter), Mobvoi hinted at the upcoming launch of a new wearable. The teaser uses the cryptic message "The future arrives in days" alongside an image that appears to be a smartwatch closely resembling the TicWatch Pro 5.

This suggests that we might be seeing either a new variant of the TicWatch Pro 5 or, more likely given the typical annual release cycle for smartwatches, the TicWatch Pro 6. With Google and Samsung following a yearly update cycle, it's reasonable to expect Mobvoi to do the same, especially considering their last smartwatch, the TicWatch Pro 5, launched in late May 2023. We'll likely know more about the upcoming reveal in the next few days. Stay tuned!

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Instagram shakes up Reels with focus on originality and smaller creators

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Instagram is overhauling its Reels recommendations in a major shift that prioritizes original content and levels the playing field for smaller accounts. This will significantly impact aggregator accounts that primarily repost others' work.

The company acknowledges that its current system favours established creators and aggregators. Their goal is to fix this and give all creators a fairer shot at reaching new audiences. This means the algorithm will no longer prioritize follower count.

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Sonos unveils redesigned mobile and web apps

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Sonos is shaking things up with a major update to its mobile app, launching on May 7 for both iOS and Android. This complete overhaul focuses on speed and ease of use, with a brand-new homescreen that puts everything you need at your fingertips.

Gone is the tabbed navigation bar. Now, you can customize the layout to prioritize your favourite playlists, line-in sources, and even specific carousels from music services (like Spotify's "New releases"). A persistent search bar at the bottom lets you find music quickly while swiping up from the mini player reveals a system overview for volume control and grouping speakers.

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Fresh food, happy cats: Introducing the PETLIBRO Polar Wet Food Feeder

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Cat owners know the struggle: keeping wet food fresh and mealtimes on schedule. PETLIBRO tackles these challenges with the Polar Wet Food Feeder, a first-of-its-kind automatic feeder specifically designed for wet food.

A recent PETLIBRO survey of over 900 cat owners revealed their top concerns with wet food: maintaining freshness (56%) and mealtime scheduling (50%). Polar solves both issues. It features a built-in refrigeration system that keeps wet food fresh for up to three days, perfect for weekend getaways.

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