Nanoleaf Elements Review: Smart lighting from the forest
Natural, wood-themed smart light tiles stand out from the competition with their aesthetic and features......»»
Why cybersecurity is critical to energy modernization
In this Help Net Security interview, Anjos Nijk, Managing Director of the European Network for Cyber security (ENCS), discusses cybersecurity in the energy sector as it modernizes with renewable sources and smart grid technologies. Nijk also addresse.....»»
Episode One Projector review: Cheap and compact, with consequences
Episode One is a small, budget projector that delivers the features you'd expect, but it has weaknesses in brightness and audio.Episode One Projector reviewA small projector simply saves space. They're great to have in dorms, apartments, and other sm.....»»
The Oura Ring 4 is out, so the Oura Ring 3 is on sale
The Oura Ring 3 is a wearable device that can monitor different health metrics, as an alternative to fitness trackers. The smart ring is $50 off from Best Buy......»»
Hybrid dune experiment tests erosion resistance during storms
Last week, a 100-meter-long test dune was raised on the coast near Monster. A hybrid dune, consisting of a combination of sand and hard elements. Researchers from TU Delft are monitoring how different configurations erode during stormy weather condit.....»»
Biotic factors contribute more to aboveground biomass across scales
The aboveground biomass of vegetation is significant to the global carbon cycle and climate change mitigation. Both biotic factors, such as forest structure attributes, community-weighted mean of traits, and functional diversity, and abiotic factors,.....»»
How Apple"s smart home revolution begins in 2025
Apple has a master plan to conquer the smart home, and after years of HomeKit being just a hobby, it all will begin in 2025. Here's what Apple has in mind.Apple is ready to take the smart home seriously starting in 2025The smart home market has been.....»»
I replaced Google Assistant with Amazon Alexa and haven’t looked back
A year ago, I decided to switch from Google Assistant to Amazon Alexa for my smart home duties. Now, 12 months later, I reflect on whether it was a good move......»»
Your Oura Ring’s 2024 Year in Review is now live. Here’s how to find it
Oura Ring is one of the best smart rings you can get on the market, and now you can view your year in review......»»
New software unlocks secrets of cell signaling, showing realistic simulations
Researchers at University of California San Diego have developed and tested a new software package, called Spatial Modeling Algorithms for Reactions and Transport (SMART), that can realistically simulate cell-signaling networks—the complex systems.....»»
Nonlinear "skin effect" unveiled in antiferromagnetic materials
A team of researchers has identified a unique phenomenon, a "skin effect," in the nonlinear optical responses of antiferromagnetic materials. The research, published in Physical Review Letters, provides new insights into the properties of these mater.....»»
Researchers identify 35 new lizard species on Caribbean islands
A new scientific study from Temple University's College of Science and Technology (CST) has identified 35 new species of forest lizards, all from islands in the Caribbean. However, that same study has also found that these species of lizards won't be.....»»
Nintendo Switch Year in Review 2024 is live: Here’s how to see your stats
Are you curious about how you spent your time on the Nintendo Switch this year? If so, you'll want to check out your Year in Review 2023. Here's how to do it......»»
This LG 4K OLED has a bendable screen — and a $1,300 discount
The world didn’t ask for a bendable 4K OLED screen, but we’re not going to say no to the LG 42-inch Flex Smart TV, especially when it’s $1,300 off!.....»»
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i review: a budget laptop that’s worth it?
The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i is a budget laptop when you can find it on sale, and it offers some attractive features. But its battery life is disappointing......»»
Should you invest in a smart home gym or stick with a gym membership?
Smart home gyms give you convenient access to workouts and stat tracking, but are they better than a gym membership? Here's everything you need to know......»»
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses get real-time visual AI and translation
Two long-awaited AI features are coming to the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses as part of an upcoming update......»»
Supreme Court to decide if TikTok should be banned or sold
TikTok won’t get injunction but will get SCOTUS review ahead of potential ban. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court confirmed it would review whether a federal law that could ban or.....»»
Expert shares factors increasing forest fire ignitions
As firefighters strive to contain the blaze threatening to consume homes in Malibu, California, other wildfires burn in Texas, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Virginia. Forest fires are natural phenomena, yet studies show they are becoming more wide.....»»
25 years after Lothar: How the windstorm rebuilt Swiss forests
On the morning of December 26, 1999, the winter storm "Lothar" swept across Switzerland, knocking down around 14 million cubic meters of wood, three times the annual logging volume. WSL experts answer numerous questions about how the forest is doing.....»»
Topographic complexity: A blueprint for biodiversity conservation
In the intricate landscapes of karst regions, the subtle interplay of slopes, soils, and microclimates is shaping the survival of plant species. A new study published in Forest Ecosystems has revealed how the unique structure of dolines—topographic.....»»