HomeKit Weekly: Aqara delivers new Matter and HomeKit-compatible smart ceiling light
makes some really fantastic smart home (that are usually HomeKit compatible) accessories at really incredible prices. Last year, they launched the Aqara Smart Lock U100 with Home Key support. They’ve long supported HomeKit and, more recently, Matt.....»»
Hubble spots magnificent barred galaxy NGC 2217
The magnificent central bar of NGC 2217 (also known as AM 0619-271) shines bright in the constellation of Canis Major (The Greater Dog), in this image taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. Roughly 65 million light-years from Earth, this barre.....»»
Scientists develop strong yet reusable adhesive from smart materials
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a smart, reusable adhesive more than 10 times stronger than a gecko's feet adhesion, pointing the way for development of reusable superglue and grippers capabl.....»»
Neutron stars could be capturing primordial black holes
The Milky Way has a missing pulsar problem in its core. Astronomers have tried to explain this for years. One of the more interesting ideas comes from a team of astronomers in Europe and invokes dark matter, neutron stars, and primordial black holes.....»»
UV light treats beet disease and combats fungicide resistance
Germicidal ultraviolet light is effective at killing a damaging fungus that infects table beets, adding an important organic tool to fight the growing problem of fungicide resistance, according to a new Cornell study......»»
Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch picks up new features with the Z-Wave Smart Module
The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch now comes bundled with the Z-Wave Smart Module, allowing you to sync the smart lock with products beyond the Yale catalog......»»
Customers say Meta’s ad-buying AI blows through budgets in a matter of hours
Based on your point of view, the AI either doesn't work or works too well. Enlarge / AI is here to terminate your bank account. (credit: Carolco Pictures) Give the AI access to your credit card, they said. It'll be fine.....»»
Weak passwords for smart home devices to be illegal in Europe
Default passwords for smart home devices and wireless routers will have to be made stronger in order to comply with new cybersecurity laws in both the UK and EU … more….....»»
More Matter products, and a big new Sonos app update on the HomeKit Insider Podcast
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we check out a new humidifier that uses moss, new Matter products, and Sonos' giant app update.HomeKit Insider PodcastSonos is prepping a major new update for its iOS app, set to launch on May 7. This o.....»»
Researchers develop tiny droplets that harness laser light to detect disease markers
A team of researchers led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has created tiny droplets that, when activated by laser light, can detect viral protein biomarkers indicating the presence of certain diseases......»»
Topologically controlled multiskyrmions: Researchers propose a new family of quasiparticles
Skyrmions are topologically protected quasiparticles with sophisticated spin textures, widely studied in condensed-matter systems, magnets and recently in photonics, which predicts great potential in ultra-high-capacity information storage, due to th.....»»
Webb captures iconic Horsehead Nebula in unprecedented detail
The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has captured the sharpest infrared images to date of one of the most distinctive objects in our skies, the Horsehead Nebula. These observations show a part of the iconic nebula in a whole new light, capturi.....»»
Roku (yes, Roku) make a home security camera, and it’s discounted today
The Roku Smart Home Indoor Security Camera is an inexpensive solution to your indoor security needs. It's on sale right now......»»
Mammals on "sky islands" may be threatened by climate change, human development
A new study sheds light on how climate change and human development threaten mammal species living in isolated biodiversity hotspots known as "sky islands.".....»»
Study sheds light on the diversity of carnivore skull shapes and their function
In a study published in Nature Communications, a team of international researchers led by Gabriele Sansalone and Carmelo Fruciano has made a significant discovery about the diversity of skull shapes in carnivores......»»
What’s new on Apple TV+ this month (May 2024)
May 2024 is going to be another huge month for Apple TV+. We’re getting a new sci-fi series called Dark Matter, on top of a few other movies and shows......»»
I was wrong about cloud gaming. One small setup change showed me the light
I wasn't a believer in cloud gaming when I tried it before, but a tweak to my router has turned me into a convert......»»
More than 2 million gazelle still roam the Mongolian steppe
A study published in Oryx sheds light on the status of Mongolian gazelle populations across Mongolia, Russia, and China, revealing both successes and challenges in the conservation efforts of this iconic species.....»»
The 6 best soundbars with subwoofers in 2024
The best soundbars with subwoofers offer booming audio, support for Dolby Atmos, and offer plenty of smart connections. Here's a look at six of our favorites......»»
Tesla clears key self-driving hurdles after Musk"s trip to China, report says
Tesla will partner with Baidu for mapping and navigation functions to deploy what it calls Full-Self Driving, according to people familiar with the matter......»»
T. rex not as smart as previously claimed, scientists find
Dinosaurs were as smart as reptiles but not as intelligent as monkeys, as former research suggests. An international team of paleontologists, behavioral scientists and neurologists have re-examined brain size and structure in dinosaurs and concluded.....»»