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1. Having this rugged Android tablet means I never bring my iPad Pro outdoors

   The Oukitel RT7 5G is built to last, with a rugged design that's military-tested and certified. But there's more to it than what's on the outside.

2. Don't make this USB mistake! Protect your data with this encrypted gadget instead

   From a military-standardized build to a complex passphrase mode, Kingston's IronKey is one of the most secure USBs you can buy.

3. Amazon's new Echo Hub may be its most important smart home product yet

   The wall-mountable hub serves as a centralized gateway to all of your home's smart gadgets, something Amazon's needed for years.

4. Amazon is turning Alexa into a hands-free ChatGPT right before our eyes

   The popular virtual assistant is getting an AI-powered makeover and will roll out to Fire TV and other Amazon products and services.

5. Amazon's new $600 Wi-Fi router will let you download a 4K movie in seconds

   The Eero Max 7, which triples as a router, range extender, and repeater promises up to a 10 gigabit Ethernet connection.

6. Microsoft quietly announced two for-business products this week, and they're brilliant

   A revamp of the company's collaboration device and an upgraded two-in-one launched in secret during the fall event.

7. Microsoft's MS Paint is getting two Photoshop-like upgrades, and it'll still be free to use

   The popular photo editor has remained mostly unchanged for nearly 40 years, but a pair of new features bring it to the level of today's options.

8. Everything Amazon announced this week: Alexa 2.0, Echo Show 8, Fire TV, more

   Amazon is integrating generative artificial intelligence into Alexa and refreshing several Echo and Fire TV products.

9. Everything Microsoft unveiled at its Surface and AI event this week

   At a private NYC venue, Microsoft launched a duet of Surface laptops and all the AI features. Here's the low-down of everything announced.

10. How to transfer data from Android to an iPhone: 2 simple and fast ways

    Just bought a new iPhone? Here are two foolproof ways to transfer data from Android to iPhone safely and securely.