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The Thermostat Continues
I’m too deeply buried in R&D right now to fully develop another article on my thermostat but here is some info to add to...
Home Security
How to Use a Security Camera’s Night Vision Through a Window
Wi-Fi cameras rely on infrared (IR) for night vision. But IR bounces off glass—so, if you’re using your camera behind a window, you’ll only...
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Philips releases outdoor connected Hue lighting
Philips Hue products are going outside. Available for purchase this summer in the U.S., the lighting company has a range of new outdoor lighting products...
Comcast announces $5-per-month Flex streaming platform for cord cutters
Days before Apple announces an expanded plan to sell video service subscriptions, Comcast has unveiled Flex, a streaming platform targeted at non-cable...
Alexa Skill Developers Can Now Optimize Their Experiences for Alexa Auto Vehicles and Devices
Published Alexa skills are automatically available on all Alexa-enabled devices. However, tailoring your skill interface for unique settings or devices helps you provide...
Amazon Working on Alexa-Enabled Wireless Earbuds to Rival AirPods
Amazon is developing a set of Alexa-enabled wireless earbuds that will compete with Apple's AirPods, reports Bloomberg.
The earbuds will "look and act" similar to...
Voice Assistants
Roku Has Nearly Finalized AirPlay 2 Support
MacRumors last month reported that Roku was in talks with Apple about supporting AirPlay 2, and we've since learned that the negotiations are nearly...
[Update: Live on Android, web] Google Voice adds ‘Anonymous Caller ID’ option
Google Voice last month began rolling out the Google Material Theme redesign to Android, and expanded VoIP availability. The latest feature for Google’s telephony...
How to Use the ‘Hey Siri’ Command With AirPods (2nd Generation)
Apple refreshed its AirPods wireless earbuds in March 2019, adding a number of new features that set it apart from the previous generation AirPods....
AirKast and Cortana: Streaming quality radio content using the Cortana Skills Kit
With the launch of the new Harman Kardon Invoke speaker, consumers now have access to a home speaker that combines premium Harman Kardon audio...
Get more shut-eye in 2019 with help from Google
After a long day, it should be easy to hit the hay at night. But far too often, just as you’re about to drift...
Smart Devices
Baidu and Xiaomi are working together on internet of things and...
Baidu, China’s answer to Google, and Xiaomi, which has modeled itself on the success of the America’s most successful technology manufacturer in Apple, have...