Home Assistant’s new foundation focused on “privacy, choice, and sustainability”
Can a non-profit foundation get Home Assistant to the point of Home Depot boxes? Enlarge (credit: Open Home Foundation) Home Assistant, until recently, has been a wide-ranging and hard-to-define project. The open smart h.....»»
The AI future Google envisions for us is all a bit boring
At Google I/O 2024, the keynote focused a lot on the company’s AI efforts and its vision of the future, which felt a little boring. The post The AI future Google envisions for us is all a bit boring appeared first on Phandroid. Google I/.....»»
Early retirement of old vehicles won"t save the planet, says study
Lifespan caps for passenger vehicles have limited effect on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and could drive up costs and material use, finds a new study published in Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability. The research shows that.....»»
How do mindfulness, compassion and need fulfillment affect satisfaction in midlife married couples?
Many people practice mindfulness or self-compassion techniques in their everyday life as part of their normal self-care routine. Although many studies support the individual benefits of mindfulness and self-compassion, few have focused on romantic re.....»»
Core security measures to strengthen privacy and data protection programs
As privacy laws evolve globally, organizations face increasing complexity in adapting their data protection strategies to stay compliant. In this Help Net Security interview, Kabir Barday, CEO at OneTrust, emphasizes that embracing privacy by design.....»»
Bring the iPad’s one-app-at-a-time focus to your Mac with this new app
Developer Michael Tigas, maker of Focused Work, has launched a new app for Mac, iPhone, and iPad called focusOS. This new app is designed to elevate your focus and productivity by eliminating distractions through a variety of different tools. The one.....»»
Apple blocked $7 billion in fraud attempts on the App Store
Over a span of four years, Apple says that it has prevented over $7 billion in fraudulent transactions, blocked 375,000 apps on the App Store over privacy violations, and killed 3.3 million accounts for fraud attempts.Apple's stats on App Store prote.....»»
Input from young and aspiring technicians wanted for survey
TechForce Foundation is soliciting feedback from new technicians and high school and post-secondary students enrolled in automotive training programs for its inaugural Techs Talk survey......»»
8 automakers misled customers about giving driver data to police, lawmakers say
The lawmakers' findings raise questions about whether automakers can be held to account for departing from promises made about user privacy......»»
A massive Windows 11 AI feature may launch next week despite privacy concerns
The AI Explorer app is rumored to be launched next week despite privacy concerns......»»
Google is bringing AI superpowers to your smartphone camera, and it looks ridiculous
Ever dreamed of an assistant that you only needs you to point the camera at virtually anything around you? Google has made just that tool with Astra......»»
Google is making it easier for you to find and download Android apps
At I/O 2024, Google shed light on developer-focused tweaks such as the ability to break subscriptions into installments and use search keywords for discovery......»»
New optical tweezers can trap large and irregularly shaped particles
Researchers have developed new optical tweezers that can stably trap particles that are large—about 0.1 mm—and irregularly shaped. While conventional optical tweezers use highly focused laser beams to trap micro- or nano-scale rod shaped or spher.....»»
Best Nest thermostat deals: New and refurbished starting at $35
Add some smarts and convenience to your smart home with these Google Nest Thermostat deals......»»
Do you need antivirus software on an iPad?
Wondering if you should buy antivirus software for your iPad? Understanding the security and privacy features on iPadOS can help answer that question......»»
What does the ‘Air’ in ‘iPad Air’ mean nowadays? Greg Joswiak has an answer
After Apple’s iPad-focused event last week, many observers – including yours truly – pointed out that the new iPad Pro is actually thinner and lighter than the iPad Air. This had me wondering what “Air” actually means nowadays for Apple......»»
Denon speakers can now invoke Siri, but only if you have a HomePod too
When it comes to smart assistant availability, Apple has taken a vastly different approach with Siri than Amazon has with Alexa. Whereas the latter assistant can come baked into a variety of non-Amazon smart devices, Apple has largely restricted Siri.....»»
Denon adds Siri functionality to its lineup of smart speakers
You can now use Siri on select Denon Home Series speakers — provided you already have a HomePod in your house.The Denon Home Sound Bar 550Denon, a company known for its wireless receivers and smart speakers, has quietly rolled out a feature that al.....»»
Best Treadmill Deals: Get fit from the comfort of your home from $270
Buying a treadmill to use at home is a great way to hit those cardio sessions you know you need. Here are the best deals today......»»
OLED TVs are heavily discounted — up to $5,000 off LG, Samsung and more
Best Buy is offering discounts on OLED TVs made by LG, Sony, and Samsung. If you've been planning an upgrade for your home theater setup, grab these deals......»»
Hurry! This 75-inch 4K TV is discounted to $470 at Best Buy
Insignia Have you always dreamed of upgrading your home theater setup with a massive screen? Now’s a great chance to make it happen because the 75-inch Insignia F30 Series 4K TV, which is already relatively affordable at its original price of $.....»»