Sonos starts hiring to build “Home Theater OS”
Sonos could challenge Roku, Amazon, LG, and others with TV software platforms. Enlarge / The Sonos Arc soundbar. (credit: Sonos) Sonos has ambitions not just to be the platform of choice for home audio but for home theater, to.....»»
Scientists explore microbial diversity in sourdough starters
When millions of people went into lockdown during the pandemic, they went in search of new at-home hobbies to help cure their boredom. Among them was making sourdough bread. In addition to being sustainable for its use of natural ingredients and trad.....»»
NASA"s instruments capture sharpest image of Earth"s radiation belts
From Aug. 19–20, ESA's (European Space Agency's) Juice (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) mission made history with a daring lunar-Earth flyby and double gravity assist maneuver, a spaceflight first. As the spacecraft zipped past our moon and home planet.....»»
Bose SoundLink Home is a small and sleek portable speaker
Bose's latest SoundLink speaker is designed for at-home use and includes a mic for taking calls......»»
Hurry! Best Buy is selling this HP Chromebook for just $159
Need a laptop that won’t break the bank? For a limited time, you can take home the HP 14 Chromebook for just $160 when you purchase at Best Buy......»»
Windows 11 24H2, the biggest update in two years, starts rolling out today
Windows 11's third annual update includes a subtle under-the-hood overhaul. Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft will begin rolling this year's annual Windows 11 update out to consumers starting today, the company annou.....»»
To build a giant sheep, man spends 10 years smuggling, cloning, and inseminating
He takes his hobbies seriously. Enlarge / A male argali sheep in the wild. (credit: Getty Images) Readers of a certain age might remember Dolly, a Finn-Dorset sheep born in 1996 to three mothers and some proud Scottish s.....»»
Sonos completes internal review of app meltdown, details path forward
Sonos says it will be more methodical about updates, test more, and focus on customer experience as it continues to dig out from a catastrophic system update......»»
The Sonos update interview: ‘We just got taken by surprise’
Phil Nickinson catches up with Sonos executive Eddie Lazarus for a deep dive on the company's catastrophic 2024 update, and how Sonos is moving forward......»»
Stellantis extends production halt for electric Fiat 500 on poor demand
Despite the temporary production halt in output, Stellantis reiterated plans to invest $111 million to build a high-performance battery variant of the Fiat 500e......»»
Canon Pixma TR7020a review: a budget all-in-one with an ADF
I reviewed Canon's Pixma TR7020a, an all-in-one home office printer, to find out if there's good quality, performance, and features at this bargain price......»»
PS5 update covered the home screen with unavoidable ads
PS5 update covered the home screen with unavoidable ads.....»»
One tap unlocks a merry, dazzling holiday: Govee’s all-in-one light experience
Set up your home and have a dazzling holiday with a Govee magic lighting show. Use any Govee smart lighting products from permanent outdoor lights to LEDs......»»
homeOS rumors reveal big plans for Apple smart home devices
Apple could unveil a new operating system to power several new products. BGR readers are no strangers to homeOS. Since 2021, Apple has been teasing … The post homeOS rumors reveal big plans for Apple smart home devices appeared first on BGR......»»
“So aggravating”: Outdated ads start appearing on PS5 home screen
Players are annoyed as new home screen needs work. Enlarge (credit: Getty) PlayStation 5 owners are reporting advertisements on the device’s home screen. Frustratingly, the ads seem to be rather difficult to disable,.....»»
Ford offers EV buyers free home charger, installation in Q4
Ford said it will provide a $1,310 charger to buyers of the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E for free as part of a new program called the Ford Power Promise......»»
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.....»»
Cord-cutting app Channels gets new ‘Personal Sections’ and ‘Theater Mode’ features
The fan-favorite cutting app Channels is rolling out a big update this month focused on personalization. Channels 6.0 for Apple TV and iOS adds a new “Personal Sections” feature, customized navigation, a new “Theater Mode” experience, and mor.....»»
Major AI bill vetoed by California governor, despite increased calls for regulation
California is home to many of the country’s largest AI innovators, including Apple. Today, they’re all breathing a sigh of relief. Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a major AI regulatory bill that came to his desk, while nonetheless highlighting t.....»»
Ants might be pushing montane birds higher up, study finds
Mountains are home to 85% of the world's amphibian, bird, and mammalian species, despite covering only 25% of the Earth's surface. This makes them a highly diverse ecosystem and a key focus for conservation efforts......»»
Stuck NASA astronauts welcome SpaceX capsule that"ll bring them home next year
The two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station since June welcomed their new ride home with Sunday's arrival of a SpaceX capsule......»»