HomeKit Weekly: The current state of HomeKit door locks
Are you tired of fumbling with keys every time you want to enter your home? Do you worry about the security of traditional locks, especially when you’re away from home? If so, it might be time to consider a HomeKit door lock. HomeKit door locks ar.....»»
Decades-long research reveals new understanding of how climate change may impact caches of Arctic soil carbon
Utilizing one of the longest-running ecosystem experiments in the Arctic, a Colorado State University-led team of researchers has developed a better understanding of the interplay among plants, microbes and soil nutrients—findings that offer new in.....»»
Amazon will “ramp up” Prime Video ads in 2025
Subscribers tolerated the current ad load, so Amazon is adding more commercials. Subscribers to Prime Video's ad tier will start seeing more commercials next year, further testin.....»»
Solid electrolyte composed of nanoparticles shows promise for all-solid-state batteries
Often overlooked, rechargeable batteries play an important part in contemporary life, powering small devices like smartphones to larger ones like electric vehicles. The keys to creating sustainable rechargeable batteries include having them hold thei.....»»
Study highlights managers" role in telework success
Amazon has announced that it will end remote work for its office staff starting in January 2025. A decision that seems to go against the current, as the increasing pace of digitalization since the recent pandemic has marked a turning point for telewo.....»»
Unreal Engine on Cars? Qualcomm and Epic Games Say Yes
Think of a more souped-up version of the touchscreen display on your current vehicle. The post Unreal Engine on Cars? Qualcomm and Epic Games Say Yes appeared first on Phandroid. Qualcomm recently announced that it’s teamed up with E.....»»
London Standard"s AI-generated review, by late art critic Brian Sewell, exposes a significant philosophical threat
For the first issue in its new weekly print edition, the London Standard has run an experiment in the form of an AI-generated review of the National Gallery's Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers exhibition, written in the style of late art critic Brian Sewell.....»»
47 tigers dead in Vietnam zoos due to bird flu: State media
Forty-seven tigers, three lions and a panther have died in zoos in south Vietnam due to the H5N1 bird flu virus, state media said Wednesday......»»
State mandates requiring genocide education lack standards to guide teachers, study finds
"Hotel Rwanda" was a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film, but not necessarily the best way to teach high school students about a topic as fraught as genocide. Yet, without guidance on how to approach genocide throughout history, sho.....»»
Judge rebuffs citizen lawsuit against Gotion plant but leaves door open
Despite a complaint that “reads like a novel or a thesis,” the Illinois judge couldn't rule out the possibility that claims against the controversial Chinese-owned battery factory in Manteno could be proved......»»
Washington state instant rebate for EVs set to run out of funds — months ahead of schedule
The Washington State Department of Commerce said 3,351 rebates had been issued as of Sept. 24. A majority of rebates, 64%, have been for leases......»»
Crew of Vietnamese fishing boat injured in an attack in the South China Sea, state media say
Crew of Vietnamese fishing boat injured in an attack in the South China Sea, state media say.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot Hub Mini now includes Matter support for bringing over all your SwitchBot accessories
I’ve been a fan of for a few years now. They make some fun and unique smart home products. One of my favorites is the SwitchBot button pusher. It’s an easy way to make anything “smart” without needing to modify it at all. At the heart of Swi.....»»
AirPods 4 vs AirPods 3: should you upgrade?
AirPods (3rd-generation) were released in October 2021. Three years on, are here. If you are a current AirPods 3 owner, should you upgrade to Apple’s latest on-ear wireless earbuds? There’s one specific new feature that might encourage a sale.....»»
4K eufyCam S3 Pro arrives w/ HomeKit Secure Video, solar power, night vision ‘bright as day’
Anker has launched its latest premium outdoor security device with the . The new camera features a crisp 4K resolution, HomeKit and HomeKit Secure Video support, “nighttime that’s bright as day,” an integrated solar power system, and more......»»
Typhoon pounds remote Philippine island group near Taiwan
Typhoon Krathon pounded a remote group of tiny Philippine islands near Taiwan on Monday, cutting power and communication services, the state weather service and officials said......»»
New tool can assess elderly dogs" frailty
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a tool that can aid owners and veterinarians in assessing an elderly dog's frailty. The tool—when coupled with simple assessments of body and muscle condition by the veterinarian—can.....»»
Nest Thermostat 2024 review: a fabulous fourth generation
The latest Nest Thermostat is a little more expensive, yes. But it's also more functional, plays nice with Apple HomeKit — and it's simply gorgeous......»»
Strengthening family supports would boost Nebraska economy, review shows
After examining local, state and national databases, University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers have concluded that expanding and enhancing supports for Nebraska's families is vital to ensure the "good life" for all Nebraska residents......»»
Can Washington state hack and burn its way out of a future of megafires?
The teeth of the mower chewed through a stand of small trees and shrubs 30 miles from Mount Rainier and belched out a brown cloud of dirt and wood chips......»»
Death toll from Hurricane John hits eight in Mexico
Hurricane John, which made landfall twice on Mexico's Pacific coast, has now left eight people dead, all of them in southern Guerrero state, home to the beachside city of Acapulco, authorities said Saturday......»»