Device passively registers temperature, switches from heating to cooling
When it gets too hot, it unrolls a reflective material to block absorption of light. Enlarge / The shape-changing material in the process of unrolling in response to a change in temperature. (credit: Zhang et. al.) Recent heat.....»»
Students scramble after security breach wipes 13,000 devices
Mass wiping occurs after hack of mobile device management platform. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Students in Singapore are scrambling after a security breach wiped notes and all other data from school-issued iPads and.....»»
Google’s Chromecast is reborn as the more powerful Google TV Streamer
Google has unveiled the Google TV Streamer device which the company says will replace the Chromecast, but will do so much more. The post Google’s Chromecast is reborn as the more powerful Google TV Streamer appeared first on Phandroid......»»
How to Downgrade from iOS 17.6 to iOS 17.5.1 [u]
This is how to bring your iPhone back to iOS 17.5.1 from iOS 17.6. If you run into problems on your iPhone and you think moving your device back to an older version of iOS 17 could help and this guide will help you downgrade. Update: Apple recently.....»»
More than 120 people died in Tokyo from heatstroke in July as average temperatures hit record highs
More than 120 people died of heatstroke in the Tokyo metropolitan area in July, when the nation's average temperature hit record highs and heat warnings were in effect much of the month, Japanese authorities said Tuesday......»»
Machine learning and better radar solve the "cloud cover" problem
Clouds have for decades been a bugbear for remote sensing of land surface temperature—one of the most important earth system metrics, used in everything from tracking climate change to predicting wildfires. A new approach incorporating machine lear.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Aqara releases new FP1E Presence Sensor with Matter and HomeKit support
Presence sensors are very useful tools for smart homes. They allow you to trigger scenes and automate without needing a device in hand or pre-plan for automatic automation timing. Today, is releasing its new FP1E presence sensor. Read on to learn mo.....»»
Google’s new Nest Learning Thermostat is smarter than ever, thanks to AI
Finally, after years, Google has unveiled their latest Nest Learning Thermostat which comes with on-device AI features. The post Google’s new Nest Learning Thermostat is smarter than ever, thanks to AI appeared first on Phandroid. It has.....»»
Say goodbye to Chromecast, say hello to the Google TV Streamer
Google has unveiled the Google TV Streamer device which the company says will replace the Chromecast, but will do so much more. The post Say goodbye to Chromecast, say hello to the Google TV Streamer appeared first on Phandroid. One of the.....»»
Google"s new Nest Learning Thermostat works with HomeKit through Matter
Google has announced a sleek fourth version of its Nest Learning Thermostat, alongside a Nest Temperature Sensor, and since they support Matter, both can work with Apple HomeKit.A larger display also comes with options for showing the time as well as.....»»
Best pressure washer deals: Up to $90 off Greenworks and Sun Joe
We've got some of the best pressure washer deals that you can find online, whether you're looking to purchase an electric device or one that's powered by gas......»»
Apple Watch owner credits device for saving his life with low heart rate feature
continues to be an essential product for everyone with its lifesaving health monitoring features. The latest story comes out of California, via KTLA’s Rich DeMuro, and it specifically shows how one invisible feature can lead to discovering an invi.....»»
Study suggests Egyptians used hydraulic lifts to build Pyramid of Djoser
Finding elusive pictorial, textual references to hydraulic device may help convince skeptics. Enlarge / A camel chills next to the Step Pyramid of Djoser in the Saqqara necropolis in Egypt, built around 2680 BCE. (credit: Charles.....»»
Google Pixel 9 Pro: latest news, rumors and everything we know so far
The Google Pixel 9 Pro looks set to release in August, so here’s everything we’ve heard about the device so far......»»
Giant pangolin rediscovered in Senegal
In March 2023, temperatures in eastern Senegal soared to 40°C, with the cooling rains still months away. Yet, for the dedicated field team from the NGO Panthera—committed to global feline conservation—and the Direction des parcs nationaux du Sé.....»»
Open-source project enables Raspberry Pi Bluetooth Wi-Fi network configuration
Remote.It released its open-source project to enable Raspberry Pi Bluetooth (BLE) Wi-Fi network configuration. The project allows a computer or mobile device to easily transfer a Wi-Fi configuration via Bluetooth, the same way users set up smart devi.....»»
Apple earnings, Apple Intelligence, and you"ve got a Friend, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple has reported better than expected earnings — you were worried there for a minute — while Apple Intelligence is finally out in beta. And maybe you should be worried about a new device, the Friend.Apple CEO Tim Cook at Apple ParkThere's alway.....»»
Best iPhone 15 Pro Alternatives (August, 2024)
If you want a device comparable to Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max, there are some excellent alternatives you should check out in August. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are Apple’s flagship phones and come with the com.....»»
How to connect the Mila Air Purifier to Apple Home
The Mila Air Purifier is compatible with Apple Home, giving you an easy way to control the device and sync it with other gadgets......»»
Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura Ring: Which smart ring is better for you?
Smart rings are the newest type of wearable device, and Samsung is now in the game with the Galaxy Ring. Is it better than the Oura Ring? We found out......»»
The Roku Streambar Pro has a $50 discount at Amazon today
Take $50 off the amazing Roku Streambar Pro when you purchase the soundbar-streaming device combo through Amazon......»»