How to connect Alexa to your TV for smart voice control
Alexa is a powerful smart assistant that can even control your TV. Here's how to connect Alexa to your smart TV, set-top box, or streaming device......»»
Rumor: iOS 18 to include new ‘smart song transitions’ feature for Apple Music
We’re less than three weeks away from WWDC, where Apple will announce iOS 18 and its array of new AI and new home screen customization features. A new rumor today suggests that Apple is also working on updates to Apple Music crossfade for iOS 18….....»»
Ford is using factory AI to lift quality control results
Ford is feeling the heat from Wall Street to reduce defects and the costly recalls they often incur. Last year, Ford paid $1.9 billion in warranty costs......»»
Neutrons open window to explore space glass
Thanks to human ingenuity and zero gravity, we reap important benefits from science in space. Consider smart phones with built-in navigation systems and cameras......»»
Researchers use hydrogel chemistry and microfabrication to miniaturize and integrate components into bioelectronics
Figuring out a better way to connect nerve cells to bioelectronics will be the next technological leap in health care, and the Neurobiological Interfaces Lab at Binghamton University is at the forefront of research on the topic......»»
Young people voice concern for improving disaster readiness policies
Nearly half of the young people surveyed on disaster preparedness indicated they felt unprepared for any type of disaster event during a period when catastrophic climate disasters are becoming increasingly frequent, says a University of Michigan rese.....»»
Yale Keypad Touch lets you control the front door with your fingerprints
The Yale Keypad Touch lets you control your front door with your fingerprints. It's compatible with the Approach Lock, as well as several August smart locks......»»
No shot: Why America won"t pull the trigger on gun control
Whether you consider the Second Amendment a dangerous relic or inspiration for a tattoo, the U.S. public as a whole doesn't consider guns an important issue, except in the immediate wake of a mass shooting......»»
HomeKit Weekly: Linkind’s Matter-enabled smart plug delivers 2 HomeKit plugs for a low cost in a single box
HomeKit smart plugs are one of the most useful smart home products you can buy. Everyone can find a use for them. They work with anything that has a 110-volt plug that auto turns on, and they’re really affordable. They’ve been around for years as.....»»
MagSafe Monday: Spigen Smart Fold 2 easily holds up to three cards with a built-in kickstand
I am all in on MagSafe Wallets. I am not sure I’ll ever return to a wallet not attached to my iPhone. It’s one less thing to keep track of day to day. They’re also small enough if I didn’t want to leave my iPhone behind, and they fit right in.....»»
TCL expands its home theater lineup with new TVs and sound bars
TCL has unveiled its new home theater lineup for 2024 which consists of new smart TVs as well as a couple of sound bars. The post TCL expands its home theater lineup with new TVs and sound bars appeared first on Phandroid. TCL might have m.....»»
Shining a light on molecules: L-shaped metamaterials can control light direction
Polarized light waves spin clockwise or counterclockwise as they travel, with one direction behaving differently than the other as it interacts with molecules. This directionality, called chirality or handedness, could provide a way to identify and s.....»»
These are officially the brightest smart glasses ever made
The new Viture Pro improve on the original model in every way, most notably with its super-bright screens......»»
Scarlett Johansson says Altman insinuated that AI soundalike was intentional
OpenAI pauses use of "Sky" voice after threat of legal action. Enlarge / Scarlett Johansson and Joaquin Phoenix attend Her premiere during the 8th Rome Film Festival at Auditorium Parco Della Musica on November 10, 2013, in Rome,.....»»
Canine cognitive traits linked to everyday behavior
In recent decades, canine cognitive tests which measure, for example, problem-solving ability, memory, logical reasoning and impulse control in various situations, have been extensively used in many studies......»»
OpenAI pauses ChatGPT-4o voice that fans said ripped off Scarlett Johansson
"Sky’s voice is not an imitation of Scarlett Johansson," OpenAI insists. Enlarge / Scarlett Johansson and Joaquin Phoenix attend Her premiere during the 8th Rome Film Festival at Auditorium Parco Della Musica on November 10, 20.....»»
Aqara M3 hub, Pitaka smart car charger, & hands on with Apple Pencil Pro on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we hit the news for the week before diving into two hands on with the Apple Pencil Pro and Pitaka MagEZ Qi2 car charger.HomeKit Insider PodcastThe long-awaited Aqara Hub M3 is now available to users in.....»»
"Back to Black" review: Amy Winehouse remembered in insulting biopic
The baby subplot is a special brand of misogynistic nonsense in Sam Taylor-Johnson's Amy Winehouse biopic "Back to Black." Review. Amy Winehouse burned bright and fast in the cruel firmament of fame. Her voice, slick with whiskey and pain, sang.....»»
Connect up to 13 devices using this docking station for $50
This 13-in-1 Dual-HDMI Docking Station is on sale for $49.99 (reg. $70). TL;DR: Through May 22, get a 13-in-1 Dual-HDMI Docking Station on sale for $49.99 (reg. $70).Sometimes, the difference between a good workday and a great one can come down.....»»
Get an Apple and Android friendly smart display for your car for $100
This 9-inch Wireless Car Display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Compatibility is on sale for $99.97 (reg. $179.99) through May 22. TL;DR: Through May 22, get this 9-inch wireless car display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibilit.....»»
Mission control is trying "restlessly" to save a spacecraft to Mercury
A joint European and Japanese spacecraft bound for Mercury has encountered thrust problems that could jeopardize the future of the mission. A complex mission to Mercury that began its epic space voyage six years ago has encountered critical thr.....»»