Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses will soon identify songs with Shazam
Meta this week announced new features coming to its smart glasses designed in partnership with Ray-Ban. will soon gain new AI capabilities as well as integration with Apple’s Shazam to identify songs. more….....»»
Satellite data and algorithms reveal which ships emit excessive nitrogen
Ships are still emitting too much nitrogen oxide. Until now, it has been impossible to measure this at sea, but that is set to change. Solomiia Kurchaba combined satellite data and developed algorithms to identify which ships are emitting too much. K.....»»
Echo Show 21 vs. Echo Show 15 (2nd Gen): which is best for your smart home?
The Echo Show 21 and Echo Show 15 (2nd Gen) are two premium smart displays, but which is better for your home? Here's a closer look at both to help you decide......»»
Roundup: Govee"s selection of smart lights makes the holidays brighter
Govee products can finally join Apple Home thanks to Matter, so here are a few great holiday decoration options from Christmas tree lights to permanent outdoor LEDs.Bring smarts to your holiday lighting with Govee's Matter-compatible lightsGovee gave.....»»
Prototype lenses can block epileptic-seizure causing wavelengths
People with photosensitive epilepsy could benefit from a prototype pair of glasses with lenses that block out wavelengths that are known to cause seizures in some people......»»
Educating young people about social media could be far more effective than a ban—Finland can show us how
The federal government's proposed social media ban for under-16s has sparked widespread debate, affecting millions of young Australians, their families and educators. But will it actually work?.....»»
Indonesia rejects Apple"s $100 million bid to lift the iPhone 16 ban
Indonesia's government has considered Apple's increased offer of $100 million of investment in the country, but reportedly wants more before it will lift its ban on the iPhone 16 range.Jakarta - Image credit: Tom Fisk/Pexels"Industry Minister Agus Gu.....»»
Upskilling: An interview with Steph Piper
What maker skills do you have? What maker skills would you like to acquire? Steph Piper has been thinking about upskilling, and inspired by video games, she began to identify sets of skills as tiles that form trees. She created an online repository.....»»
Should you invest in a smart washer and dryer?
Investing in a smart washer and dryer requires a hefty upfront payment, but is it worth the added cost? Here's a closer look to help you decide......»»
Researchers identify previously unknown compound in drinking water
A team of researchers from the United States and Switzerland has reported the discovery of a previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water. Inorganic chloramines are commonly used to disinfect drinking water to safeguard public health f.....»»
Roborock Black Friday deals: Part 2 (the sequel is here)
More Roborock Black Friday deals Part 2: This is where you'll find a few more smart home deals from the brand and you shouldn't miss out. Come look......»»
I tried the RayNeo Air 2s glasses and they’re on sale for Black Friday
Not only are the RayNeo Air 2 and RayNeo Air 2s glasses on sale for Black Friday but I had an opportunity to use them for myself. Here's what I learned......»»
These Black Friday Tineco deals will help you leave the mess behind, for good
By now, we’ve covered enough of Tineco’s products that the lot of us should be familiar with its smart home cleaning solutions. There are a lot of great options from the FLOOR ONE S5 to the Carpet One Cruiser, helping you clean, well, wha.....»»
Chandra and Hubble tune into "flame-throwing" Guitar Nebula
Normally found only in heavy metal bands or certain post-apocalyptic films, a "flame-throwing guitar" has now been spotted moving through space. Astronomers have captured movies of this extreme cosmic object using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and.....»»
Hands-on with Snapchat’s newest AR glasses proves surprisingly delightful
Snapchat unveiled a new version of Spectacles back in September, providing a peak at the future – with augmented reality glasses. I got the opportunity to try them out earlier this week, and honestly, they’re pretty impressive. Far from perfect,.....»»
Threads now rolling out Custom Feeds in its mobile app globally
Earlier this year, Threads began experimenting with Custom Feeds as a way to let users better personalize their experience on the platform by seeing only specific content they want. A few months later, Meta is finally rolling out Custom Feeds globall.....»»
These are my favorite HomeKit accessories this holiday season
HomeKit accessories are always near the top of my holiday wishlist every year. I love making my home as smart as possible, but it’s often hard to justify spending my own money on these types of accessories. Here are some of my go-to smart home.....»»
Messenger adds Siri integration, AI video backgrounds, and yes, voicemail
There’s a pretty cool update for Messenger out today. Meta has introduced phone and video calling voicemail, similar to FaceTime. The Facebook calling service is also adding AI video backgrounds and integrating Siri. more….....»»
Dinosaur drumsticks, X-ray videos and 3D models shed light on the evolution of bird motion
Wings may be the obvious choice when studying the connection between dinosaurs and birds, but a pair of Yale paleontologists prefer drumsticks. That part of the leg, they say, is where fibular reduction among some dinosaurs tens of millions of years.....»»
Shazam tops 100 billion song recognition milestone
Shazam, the song recognition service that Apple acquired in 2018, today announced a major milestone: its users have now identified more than 100 billion songs. The most identified song is Dance Monkey, by Tones and I, which has been recognized by.....»»
Shazam has been used more than 100 billion times since it launched
Shazam, the wildly popular song recognition app, has reached a major milestone by identifying more than 100 billion songs — up from 70 billion songs in 2022.Shazam Predictions 2022 playlist and new subscriber dealOn Wednesday, Apple took a moment t.....»»