Spiderweb Thread Inspires Ultrasmall Microphones
Sound recording could take a cue from arachnid acoustics.....»»
Digital revolution inspires new research direction in ecosystem structural diversity
A special issue of the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment lays the foundation for pursuing structural diversity as a new research direction in ecology. The issue also describes the digital data collection methods that enable the new res.....»»
ChatGPT sets record for fastest-growing user base in history, report says
Intense demand for AI chatbot breaks records and inspires new subscription plan. Enlarge / A realistic artist's depiction of an encounter with ChatGPT Plus. (credit: Benj Edwards / Ars Technica / OpenAI) On Wednesday, Re.....»»
New species of ultrasmall microalgae found in home aquarium could have multiple useful applications
A new species of microalgae was found in water from a home aquarium. While analyzing DNA samples taken from the algae, researchers from the University of Tokyo discovered a DNA sequence that didn't match any on record. This new species is the smalles.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Wemo Smart Plug with Thread might be the best value for smart outlet adaptors
Smart outlet adaptors, like the are a great smart home device for newcomers looking to bing some basic home automation to into their lives. Wemo is Belkin’s smart home brand, and they’re actually the very first smart home product I bought nearl.....»»
Amazon will add Matter over Thread support to Echo and eero
Amazon is bringing support for networking standard Matter to various Echo and eero products in 2023 via the Thread protocol.Amazon EchoThe company announced a gradual rollout of Matter support in 2022, saying it wanted to move slowly to ensure a smoo.....»»
Historic biodiversity pact inspires, but past failures loom
A day after negotiators reached a landmark biodiversity agreement, the pressure was already growing on countries, business leaders and the environmental community to deliver on its ambitious promises to protect the planet—and not repeat the failure.....»»
The ‘30x30’ Conservation Goal Divides and Inspires at COP15
The target is dominating the summit, but the issue of finding a balance between Indigenous peoples’ rights and protecting 30 percent of Earth remains......»»
Eve rolling out Matter firmware update for some HomeKit products
Eve has started the rollout of an optional firmware update to support Matter on Apple devices, but Homekit-only users aren't being left behind.Second-gen Eve EnergyPeople who have the Thread-enabled versions of Eve Energy, Eve Door & Window, and Eve.....»»
Daily deals Dec. 12: $150 off M2 MacBook Air, Up to 31% off Blue microphones, up to $300 off storage, more
Monday's best deals include $50 off AirPods Pro Gen 2, $50 off the Magic Keyboard for 12.9-inch iPad Pro, $90 off the Razer Viper wireless mouse, and much more.Best Deals for December 12Every day, AppleInsider scours online retailers daily to find di.....»»
Empire of Light review: A lackluster ode to the movies
Empire of Light is an ode to the movies that neither inspires nor rivets......»»
Daily deals Dec. 7: Refurb Apple Watch $199 and up, $50 off Ember Smart Mug, 28% off Shure microphones, more
Wednesday's best deals include one year of Disney+ for $80 before the December 8 price hike, $1,000 off a Samsung 55-inch curved monitor, the FlashForge 3D Printer for $329, and much more.Best deals December 7Every day, AppleInsider scours online ret.....»»
New Winamp update adds features, fixes, and (sigh) support for “music NFTs”
"Please do not post any rants about NFTs in this thread." Enlarge (credit: Winamp/Andrew Cunningham) If you'd asked me in January to make some predictions about what 2022 would bring, I don't think "multiple significant.....»»
Aqara Black Friday smart HomeKit gear deals protect your family, feed the dog, and close the curtains
The Aqara Black Friday deals are now going live to make your home more intelligent than ever or expand your existing setup at a discount. Ranging from Zigbee and the 2022 Thread-enabled gear, the brand delivers high-quality and HomeKit-ready sensors.....»»
AirVersa Purelle air purifier review: Thread connectivity for HomeKit users
The AirVersa Purelle air purifier touts exclusive support for Apple HomeKit and benefits from its unique support for Thread connectivity.Purelle air purifierPurelle is one of the smaller air purifiers on the market. Rated for rooms up to 300 square f.....»»
Daily deals Nov. 11: $50 off new iPad, 10% off 55-inch 4K OLED LG TV, Sony XM5 headphones for $291, more
Friday's best deals include up to $600 trade-in credit for Galaxy Z Flip4, up to 48% off Shure microphones, up to 50% off photography gear at moment, and much more.Best deals November 11AppleInsider checks online stores daily to uncover discounts and.....»»
Oculus co-founder makes a VR headset that can literally kill you
Sword Art Online inspires Palmer Luckey to put explosive charges on a Quest Pro. Enlarge / Looks comfortable... (credit: Palmer Luckey) The idea that dying in a video game or simulation could cause your death in real lif.....»»
Level Lock had hidden Thread radio, will support Matter over Thread
Unbeknownst to buyers, Level included a secret Thread radio in all of its well-reviewed smart locks that will soon be updated to support Matter.In a statement to The Verge, Level Home CTO Ken Goto said, "all Level Locks are 100% hardware compatible w.....»»
Aqara releases information about its first Matter compatible devices and upcoming Thread enabled products
Today, Aqara, shared its plan for the Apple-backed smart home protocol, Matter. Aqara has worked with the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) and Apple, Google, and Samsung on early testing programs to ensure a smooth transition toward deploying M.....»»
Rode launches new gamer oriented products
The Australian audio company has produced many highly praised products over the years. Currently, Rode sells dozens of microphones, multiple audio interfaces and mixers, and even a line of headphones. However, it has always been more tailored towards.....»»
The best HomeKit motion sensors to add to a smart home
Finding the right HomeKit motion sensor grants some new abilities to Apple's Home app, and with Thread technology this will "Matter" even more going forward.Motion sensors can be used for more than just security cameras, and have possibilities beyond.....»»