Ray-Ban Meta glasses convinced me to believe in smart glasses
Smart glasses aren’t a new thing, in fact, they’ve been around for a long time. But over the years, companies have been working on improving them, or at least trying to make them mainstream. Meta is one of the companies trying to do this, and I d.....»»
Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) vs. Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
Google If you’re searching for the fanciest thermostats on the market, you’ve probably discovered the new and the . These two gadgets make it easy to keep your home comfortable at all times of year while also helping you save money on your monthl.....»»
HomeKit’s Matter 1.2 update expands support for new devices on Apple’s smart home platform
With the release of iOS 18, HomeKit now supports Matter 1.2, which brings new opportunities for HomeKit vendors. A perfect example of this is the . It will now be fully available within HomeKit. more….....»»
“A total lump of… ”: Customer frustration as ISP’s smart TVs won’t turn on
Problems with UK Sky hardware started Thursday, seem partially fixed. Enlarge (credit: Sky) Hundreds of owners of smart TVs and streaming devices from United Kingdom telecom Sky reported that their hardware stopped powe.....»»
“Not smart”: Philly man goes waaaay too far in revenge on group chat rival
Philly man pleads guilty to some spectacularly bad behavior. Enlarge / Guys, it was just a group chat! Over fantasy football! (credit: John Lamb | Getty Images) Philadelphia has learned its lesson the hard way: football.....»»
Was Thalidomide Safe? Frances Oldham Kelsey Was Not Convinced
In the U.S. in the early 1960s the distributor of a thalidomide drug was impatient to get it on the market. But FDA medical examiner Frances Oldham Kelsey wanted more information to prove its safety.....»»
Get the OnePlus Watch 2 for 17% LESS!
It's on sale at the moment. The post Get the OnePlus Watch 2 for 17% LESS! appeared first on Phandroid. OnePlus’ return to the smart wearable arena was a triumphant one to say the least – the OnePlus Watch 2 improves on its pre.....»»
Best Vizio TV deals: Cheap smart TVs starting at $135
Vizio is a great TV brand if you're looking for both affordability and capability, and its TV lineup is even more affordable with these Vizio TV deals......»»
The Lepro TB1 AI table lamp uses an LLM to take smart lighting to new places
The Lepro TB1 AI table lamp is a unique smart lighting solution that relies on an LLM or large language model to control the dynamic lighting. Learn more here......»»
Genetic tracing at the Huanan Seafood market further supports COVID animal origins
A new international collaborative study provides a list of the wildlife species present at the market from which SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, most likely arose in late 2019. The study is based on a new analysis of meta.....»»
Strivacity AI Assist optimizes digital identity management
Strivacity released Strivacity AI Assist, a new “smart assistant” powered by GenAI that makes it easier to manage and secure digital identities across business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) use cases. Building on Strivacity’s.....»»
Meta in EU antitrust crosshairs for classified advertising practices
Meta could be the latest tech giant to face EU regulations......»»
Mark Zuckerberg calls Meta the ‘opposite of Apple’ and questions its product strategy
In a new podcast interview this week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg addressed how he believes his company differs from Apple. As noted by Business Insider, Zuckerberg said that he thinks Meta is “like the opposite of Apple” in a lot of ways, and point.....»»
Materials scientist describes new world order for glasses, liquids
In 1543, Copernicus pitched the heliocentric idea that the Earth orbited the sun. His theory took 150 years to catch on and more than 400 years for the Vatican to officially accept it. Likewise, distinguished materials scientist Takeshi Egami has spe.....»»
This 75-inch Hisense ULED 4K smart TV is now $600, was $648
The Hisense 75-inch U6HF QLED TV is even cheaper than usual right now at Amazon, and we're huge fans of how well it performs......»»
Video games are having a meta moment, and I love it
If you needed proof that gaming is having a meta-focused moment, look no further than Astro Bot, The Plucky Squire, and UFO 50......»»
Bose’s new QuietComfort Earbuds and Smart Soundbar are both big upgrades
Today, Bose unveils a new product in its QuietComfort line: the new QuietComfort Earbuds. The company says these new buds are designed for “everyday use, … The post Bose’s new QuietComfort Earbuds and Smart Soundbar are both big upg.....»»
Meta bans Russian media outlet RT, citing ‘foreign interference activity’
Meta announced Monday that it has banned RT and other Russian state media outlets from its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp, among others, citing ‘foreign interference activity’ in the US presidential election......»»
Eve releases Matter-enabled version of its smart home light switch
has unveiled the Matter-enabled Eve Light Switch, marking a significant step in smart home technology. This switch allows seamless lighting control without changing bulbs and is compatible with single-pole and 3-way setups. more….....»»
WhatsApp Status updates is becoming more like Instagram
It seems that WhatsApp is planning to allow contacts tagging in Status updates, making it similar to Instagram Stories. The post WhatsApp Status updates is becoming more like Instagram appeared first on Phandroid. Due to Meta owning WhatsA.....»»
Newly developed OLED could enable compact, lightweight night vision
A new type of OLED (organic light emitting diode) could replace bulky night vision goggles with lightweight glasses, making them cheaper and more practical for prolonged use, according to University of Michigan researchers......»»